My Life As A Better Life

I wish I had had a friend while growing up, but I did that myself by not wanting any friends. I could have saved myself a lot of suffering simply by trying to fit in at school. I had always told myself, “They don’t know any better. It’s okay.” I didn’t realize how mature my thinking was at the time. From being bullied, I learned how to strengthen myself and repress my feelings. I do not resent any of my classmates from elementary school since I have changed from my childish ways. My childhood taught me how mean children could be. I look forward to raising my own children and showing them the love I had never received in my

RENT is a film during the 1980’s in New York that focuses on a few characters who are not accepted by society because of AIDS, differing preferences, or their sexual orientation. The plot flows by interconnecting each character through their interactions. Angel is a drag queen who later falls in love with Tom but dies due to AIDS. Roger is a reserved person who struggles in a relationship with the wild Mimi. Nevertheless, each character tries to fill their hearts with joy and love. In the film RENT, leading a “full life” means to love freely and enjoy everything that is happening in the moment with those who are present and offer their support even as hard times prevail.

Think of something you can’t live without. Throughout the day, there wasn’t that thing to comfort you, or make your day. That thing could be as simple as the birds chirping in the morning, talking to your best friend, taking an extra step in helping somebody or strolling around the nearby park every Sunday afternoon. It could be as comforting as a hug from your mom, a corny pun from your dad, baking cookies with your grandmother, having adventures with your brother, or getting into deep, meaningful conversations with your sister. Siblings and close cousins have different and most likely a closer bond with you due to the smaller age gap and similarities. Interestingly enough, siblings can be both a blessing and a curse, They’ll be there for you when you need them, and they’ll talk about all of your embarrassing childhood moments to everyone you know, but when they’re gone, you always have that lingering feeling that something is missing.

Who we are, and our ability to define ourselves within the parameters of our present lives, depends on a multitude of factors that cumulate over the lifespan. Our ability to live a fulfilling life with maximal wellbeing is dependent largely on tools available for optimal mood regulation, at all stages of the lifespan. As an individual who has experienced severe emotional impairment to an extent where health and wellness has been compromised for extended periods of my life, I have found it my preoccupation to attempt to identify ways in which I am able to better manage my emotional self, thus find a place I feel comfortable and content in the world while being open to change as experience enlightens me. As mental ill-health loosens its hold on my life, I have come to realise and acknowledge the enormity of the influence that music, in its many manifestations, has had on this process. To lose myself to musical experience is now to find myself emotional awareness and balance. I am strengthened on the foundations of musical diversity, and through continuing to surrender myself to the potential of music, my notion of ‘self’ (governed by my emotional and psychological wellbeing) continues to broaden. I attribute my ability to now maintain a stable state of mind and emotional control to my relentless pursuit of connections with music. My choice of music listening repertoire is influenced by my mood, and consequently is wide and varied. I recognise my need at times for emotional

I had always been a sweet, social girl who helped my classmates through their own tragedies, so it came as a shock when others did not recognize that right away. As I would drive away from my school, I saw numerous friend groups walking and laughing with each other. And it made me picture the past years of how my friends and I played tag on the playground. The point in time when we didn’t realize we were making unforgettable memories, we just knew that we were having fun. I envied everyone around me who had multiple confidants to count on. And soon after, the jealousy that I had for others took over and utterly left me depressed and alone.

Throughout the course of our existence we search for ourselves and what makes us truly happy. It makes sense that when we do not feel happy or content with ourselves that we find a way to change that. That’s where my adventure begins and continues to this day. This entire chapter of my life has been a battle with family, friends, and myself. I still think that no matter what others think my happiness and love for myself is more important. There’s times I let others opinions go before my mental health, I’ve always worried what others think. It may be why I still have problems today with this topic around my parents. The more I grow up the more I realize I don’t have to be what everyone else has labeled me as, I can be myself and be happy.

Within the last few decades the world has become more educated then ever. The information we now have on medicine and general knowledge is helping people live longer and healthier lives. Many people seek the fountain of youth, but little do they know it is all about what they eat and how they exercise that prolongs life. Modern science shows us simple steps in everyday life could quite possibly lead to a healthier and longer life. By utilizing both good nutritional habits and exercise can improve ones life.

Throughout my years in the public school system, I had always struggled to make friends. From the taunts of the bullies on the playground on my first day in kindergarten to my social ostracization in intermediate school, I had never connected with any individual on a personal level. I was known as the class “smart kid”, and while this earned me much respect in the eyes of my

As I look around my house, I see a lot of things that are familiar to me, and a lot of things that warm my heart. There are family photo albums and a bookshelf full of books. My house brings me much comfort. When I look around I see family, memories, and lessons that I’ve learned through my life.

I have always strongly believed a person’s life is as they make it, and it is not defined solely by their experiences. Compared to the average college student, I have overcame a collection of difficult challenges, but I would never say these challenges have made my quality of life worse. It is tough to choose one specific incident that defined my level of grit, but I can name numerous incidents that occurred throughout my life that built me into who I am today.

A question many people ask themselves, is how can they reach a happy life. Is it as simple as seeking pleasure and avoiding pain? If that were the case then all people who can go about their lives without fear of missing a meal or dying from the elements should be happy then right? Wrong. For years, all people, of all ages, and cultures, ultimately seek one thing, to be happy. To have satisfaction is to have all of your basic needs and desires met, but to be happy is something else entirely. This something else, is very hard to put our finger on and describe explicitly. What it means for us as humans to be happy here on earth, is to live a life for God and as faithfully to his wishes as possible. This means that in order to achieve the maximum happiness possible on earth, we must faithfully live just lives for God, in the hopes that one day we will achieve wholehearted happiness when we arrive at the pearly gates.

Having a positive lifestyle, is crucial for a healthy and happy life. For some people, being positive comes easy, while others it may not be so easy. As a child, the only thing that we know is positivity and always having a smile on our faces. But once the real world hits us, and we become older, sometimes that positivity starts to fade just like our childhood. The stress starts creeping into our lives and the imagination becomes a ghost, we could feel it but we can’t see it. I would like to say that positivity could rule out any hatred or negativity in a person’s heart, but the hard truth, it’s not. That was an example of me being negative and having a fixed mindset. It takes practice and dedication for someone to accept the way that they’re living is unhealthy. It takes strength for that person to get up and do something about it. I know that people go through awful experiences in their life, which explains why they might be giving up on life. It takes a phenomenal person to help bring their friend or loved one out of that state mind. I can admit that, yes my childhood was not all peaches and cream. There were some points in my childhood were it was a complete mess and crying myself to sleep was a lifestyle of mine. On a scale from 1 to 10, 10 being I would relive my childhood and 1 being I wish my childhood would disappear I would choose the number 4. I would only choose the number 4 because of my little brothers, they could always put a smile on my face and I loved

The past few months I have spent here at Hanover have been filled with lots of learned lessons, newly made friends, and self-discovery. I originally came to Hanover to play football and study criminology, so once I graduated I could return home and pursue a career in criminal justice. Once school started, my life took a complete turn and what I wanted to be in the future changed along with what I knew about myself. As the first semester of my college career comes to an end I have changed my major to nursing and found a new appreciation for my family. My time at Hanover has helped me learn what career I want to pursue and what important skills I will need to be successful.

Everyone has the vision of the good life but how many have sat down to plan it out? How I envision the good life, for myself, is by bettering relationships with my family and friends, creating a relationship with God I've lost years ago, have a career that helps me support my future family and myself, and lastly, have a relationship that will survive no matter what life gives us or God. I plan on trying to start my journey to the good life during my next four years at OBU.

Everyone has their own unique beliefs and motives that push them through their lives. I have many different beliefs instilled in me that mold my day to day life. These beliefs have been formed either by learning from my parents, or by personal experiences. One major conviction of mine is the pursuit of happiness. There are many ways to strive for happiness, and all people are unique in the fact that no one shares the same goals. My happiness comes from a core of beliefs. Religion is an extremely important part of my life, and I can thank my mother and father for that. Another belief of mine is that hard work pays off; in many situations I have been shown that a good work ethic goes a long way in being successful. I also believe in being an optimist throughout life’s trials and tribulations. Many things can upset me in day to day experiences; however, I believe it to be crucial to obtain a joyous attitude. These beliefs have become priorities to me and carry me through my life, and help me to succeed.