We Exist to Be for One Another

It is both an unarguable and undesirable fact that we live in a society completely remote from our fellow man. There is no longer a sense of community between friends and neighbors — no brotherhood in the presence of coworkers in the commercial workplace. Even the higher, spiritual presence that had once bound together all things in worship and praise has faltered in the face of this profound apathy. It is not that mankind has lost its ability to communicate — modern technology provides us with the ability to speak to one another over tremendous lengths and sustain friendships in staggering amounts. The reason for this chasm of communal indifference stems from man's lost desire to understand one another, as well as the divine presence around

Animals by Simon Rich is an outstanding short story which takes a unique perspective on the everyday life in a classroom. The story is written from the point of view of a hamster who spends his tortured life entrapped in a cage. From the first point in this story, it is clear that the purpose of the writing is not to understand the hamster, but rather to analyze the different actions of the people, and to discover that how they act towards the hamsters reflects on their character. It is curious to view the everyday interactions of people through a different set of eyes, that is done by humanizing the narrator’s perspective. Based on the actions of the many people and the treatment of the class pet, the author suggests that human nature is very much a product of the financial circumstances a person is subjected to.

Animals by Simon Rich is an outstanding short story which takes a unique perspective on the everyday life in a classroom. The story is written from the point of view of a hamster who spends his tortured life entrapped in a cage. From the first point in this story it is clear that the purpose of the writing is not to understand the hamster, but rather to analyse the different actions of the people, and to discover that how they act towards the hamsters reflects on their character. It is curious to view the everyday interactions of people through a different set of eyes, that is done by humanizing the narrator’s perspective. Based on the actions of the many people and the treatment of the class pet, the author suggests that human nature is very much a product of the financial circumstances a person is subjected to.

Before, their main goal was to have the knowledge of the music so they can

I remember, one day in the 5th grade the whole class was popcorn reading, which is reading and calling on a peer once the paragraph was read. While other classmates would read I would become more and more nervous because I was scared to mess up in front of the whole class. When I was younger, I loved to read, but only with my mom because she would help me with the words I didn’t know. My mom would help me read books like The Magic Tree House by simplifying and slowing everything down for me by sounding words out so I could better understand what was going on and why. After we would read, I would try to write something similar to the book we had finished. Nina Sankovitch, a reader who blogs about what she reads, captures my feelings when she talks about how, “I discovered new wells of resilience and joy, empathy and beauty” (Sankovitch). When I was younger, I did not always know how to capture these kinds of emotions, but my goal was always to make a story and try to recreate those feelings. Over time I discovered new ways to write which would help to recreate those emotions through my stories.

“A freelance professional musician has to be willing to perform a wide variety of musical styles (folk, classical, and pop) in order to please a wide spectrum of audiences. All musical styles are worthy of equal respect since all music is tied to people’s need for emotional, heartfelt expression through memorable melodies. In order to make a living, a musician has to travel to where the jobs are and not be fixated on trying to earn an income from home” (2009).

For example, Hercules, he’s a character I grew up to love because of how he dealt with these situations and conquered his obstacles. This relied heavily on my understanding of who Hercules is, why he’s important and where he is? Reading this as a child and reflecting on it now made me realize how important is was on the writers job to be able to paint the picture for me at such a young age. When I was young I became intrigued by stories that have both a hero and a villain. This could be that I really enjoy those story lines or that it is my favorite genre of adventure. This is a highlighted example of a childhood memory where a story made me realize the importance of characters, setting and plot and how reading Hercules stuck with me because of

thought, and experiences instead of only hearing from one person. Having style in stories like

Coming from our most primal instincts, the creation of community and relation with others is vital to survival, but it also allocate the connection of thoughts and ideas, that can be passed from generations and can create a concise form of knowledge.

Their music describes as well as represents their wants and needs as

A loud buildup of sound, usually screaming, often is suddenly silenced to support the main argument. Because the argument changes so often, the screaming was used to demonstrate how overwhelming and horrible the situation was. Screaming is associated with terror, fear, and distress—something that the Bagby family

Mankind exists, according to the Bible, that we may have a personal relationship with our Creator and His son Jesus. As an individual, God has created us for a special purpose in order that we may know Him. God loves His creation enough to send His son to the cross in order that we may have a relationship with Him (John 3:16 New International Version). We exist in order to know Him (Weider and Gutierrez, 2013) (John 17:3 New International

-He gets taken to a prisoners of war camp and he meets Paul Lazzaro and Edgar Derby. Lilly and Edgar are sent to Dresden where they live on an old slaughterhouse.

Human nature provides an innate sense of self, and driving factor to promote life as an individual. For some reason, humans still desire to have deep bonds and connections to one another, no matter the cost or consequence. What instinct drives us to be a part of something? Whether a sports team, a job, a band, or even as a part of a religion, humans seem to seek out something bigger than themselves. Throughout years, coalitions of groups as well as individuals have formed, with many being beneficial in nature. Take for example, Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit founded in 1976 to serve a national community with assisting the impoverished and unfortunate. Even most religions, originally founded to explain the unknown and afterlife, still outwardly

It is also assumed that the act of telling a story can provide insight into past, present and future events (Espinoza, 1997). By going through this process, individuals can find the importance of certain events and assign roles to people who are a part of their story. This act can allow a client to find new meaning and understanding to their reality (Espinoza, 1997). Not only is a