Temporary Fix Research Paper

Humanity is constantly searching for this idea of inner peace. In a modern world of sometimes seemingly endless suffering, how can one interpret this idea of peace into their daily life? The ancient Taoist text, the Daodejing of Laozi, makes many lofty and vague sentiments about how to find piece and rise above inner struggle in order to find an abstract “Way” which will guide one to inner piece. However, this text leaves much to be desired in how one is supposed to find this way amidst a world that is often very painful and bleak. Shane Koyczan’s spoken word poem “Instructions for a Bad Day” focuses less on the idea of finding you way, and more about overcoming current struggles. Life, however, is neither just overcoming struggle, nor just finding your way. It is a constant struggle between rising over pain, and finding inner happiness. These two texts together, though, examine the ways in which one can rise above their struggles into this greater “way” of living. Together, these pieces argue that one can make their own inner peace by accepting that pain is as much a part of living as happiness is, and by allowing these two things to cycle in and out of their lives naturally without fighting against either.

According to Christian worldview, one gain eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ (John 14:6). He who believes in Him will not perish, but receive an everlasting life. The sin that we owe cannot be paid by us because we are imperfect. We can do all the good deeds, good moral, pray everyday, go to church every Sunday, none of those will pay our sins that was created in the past. God loves us so much that He sent his only son to live among us that was crucified, died, and was buried for the salvation of our sins. Jesus Christ is our savior. Through Him our past, present, and future sins are

To self medicate is to take it upon oneself to solve their issues using their own methods, rather than those of a professional. Self medicating often can only lead to a larger struggle, pushing a harsher force against them. A larger struggle is clearly shown in the novel Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay. Laurence Miller’s article “Dealing with the Stress of Criminal Investigation” stresses the importance of turning to professionals for help when experiencing traumatic events. The effects of refusing medical help are shown in the article “Heartbreaking Tales from Three Real-Life Olivia Benson's” by Meredith Hattam. Self medication creates both negative emotional and physical effects and should not be utilized.

They witness things like heroin overdoses, women beaten by husbands who claimed to love them, cancer patients who are losing the battle, and blood-soaked children screaming after being ejected from a vehicle. Every detail is engraved in their minds, from sights to smells to sounds, and it is because of this that they face so many psychological struggles.

One thing people seem to do is harm themselves; they’ll cut themselves and cause physical pain to get rid of the emotional pain. Some people who can’t handle the pain decide to commit suicide. There are some people who use less harmful ways. Some write about their feelings, and sometimes they write their feelings into songs; others like to to talk their feelings out; they might go to a friend or any trusted person. We have many different ways to escape from our troubles

Humans are complex beings with thoughts, feelings, and emotion. Most importantly, is the presence of morality and conscience. Although there are some individuals who have high moral standards, abusive and toxic behavior committed towards a person at some point in their lives can change them forever. Whether it is abusive parents, friends, or other people an individual is surrounded by, a person’s outlook on life and certain matters can be radically changed. Despite laws, rules, societal norms and various other sources that avidly define what is right and wrong, not every single person can distinguish it properly; some lines are blurred and no differences exist. Severe trauma, whether mental or physical, can impact a person catastrophically.

If you want to “turn up the volume” on the world around you, then a personal sound amplifier may be right for you.

We're all familiar with the idea that it is painful to experience pain sensations. What people may not realize is that it is also painful to not feel anything. Dissociated people who feel largely emotionally numb are often in great pain of a sort. Some of them will self-injure so as to generate a strong sensation that is capable of bringing them back

Most worldviews must accept their belief of the afterlife on unconfirmed faith, but the Christian hope is certain for two reasons; the resurrection of Christ and the testimony of God’s Word. The Bible provides us with the accurate view of what happens after death. For each person, death is either the gate to life with God or the damnation to Hell with Satan. As Christians we can be assured that death is not something to be feared because at death we go home to heaven. The Bible is very clear about what happens to our souls following death. Simply stated in Scripture, the soul of a Christian goes immediately to be with the Savior.  The sin of a believer will be completely removed by Christ and His righteousness will fill their souls. On the contrary, our physical bodies do not immediately go to heaven. Not until judgment day will our bodies be “resurrected” to be with Christ in the “new heaven”.

People use substances as a way to deal with life stressors by self-medicating physical and emotional pain. Many people who suffer from anxiety, depression, trauma and other disorders, turn to drugs of alcohol for relief. Although this may provide some relief– temporarily it usually brings along with is a host of other problems.

"Failure happens all the time. It happens every day in practice. What makes you better is how you react to it." - Mia Hamm

It has been shown that individuals turn to drugs that elicit a mood or level of arousal consistent with their mode of dealing with stress. Those who deal with stress by confrontation choose drug stimulants. Those who withdrawal from stress chooses opiate drugs. Others who deal with stress through activities related to imagery or fantasy turn to hallucinogens. These differences between behavior and drug preference are thought to be biochemically driven.

Let's cut to the chase; Introducing a wider range of potential voters doesn't fix the problems already present in our current system. There are simply several issues that need to be addressed before inclusivity can be increased. Lowering the voting age from 18 to something younger would likely make the current issues more prominent.

C.S. Lewis stated that we can search for and attain most things, if one is hungry he or she can eat food, comfort however is not one of them. When one searches for comfort he or she ends up with sadness and more longing for comfort. Finding comfort takes a lot of work that most people wish to skip. In order to find lasting comfort one must experience distress and go through some challenging times. Once overcoming

Most Christian denominations believe that there is a heaven and a hell, however Catholicism is an exception - as they also believe in purgatory (kind a waiting room between heaven and hell). Generally most Christians would believe that if you have been faithful and good - you go to heaven, and if you have been unfaithful and bad - you go to hell. However, it can be argued that if you repent before you die ( or at judgement ) - you would be forgiven and allowed into heaven. This idea has solid evidence to back it up - as in the Bible it says that you will be forgiven if you repent. Some other Christians believe that God would never sent his own creation to hell. Personally I believe in heaven and hell and that if you are good you can go