Half-Life

infamous question “Glass half full, or half empty?” Many people believe that this one simple question tells a lot about a person and how they view life, but I can’t help but disagree. This is a clear case of a black or white logical fallacy, where there is no grey, only black or white. I believe that this is a circumstantial question. It really depends. How thirsty are you? Did you fill the glass to the halfway point, or did you fill the whole glass and drink half? There are so many scenarios

The Fault in Our Stars is a novel written by John Green. Its purpose is to portray a teenagers life with cancer. This book brings the reader's eye to eye with cancer patients Hazel and Augustus, and walks through the life and everyday struggle that one faces.The Fault in Our Stars uses a realistic fiction story to accurately depict traveling with cancer, the support from others, and having a social life. Green accurately portrays the struggle of traveling with cancer. Current advice regarding traveling

“Conflict is drama, and how people deal with conflict shows you the kind of people they are.” The thought expressed by actor Stephen Moyer portrays that conflict brings out a reaction from people, but they may not always be the same reaction. Being victims of the Holocaust Elie Wiesel and Anne Frank have different responses with some similarities. Both characters have a very similar response to write about the (hardships) they faced or were facing. Although Wiesel and Frank share the will to write

decent eating habits, my exercise and sleep routine are not as regular; in the sense that I am more focused on other important aspects of my life. I often catch myself not interested in going to the gym and come up with every reason to not go. Although I know all the health benefits of being physically active, I often find myself doing other important things in my life such as studying or going out with friends. Furthermore, I have not really put into perspective how sleep is also a main element of one’s

Student ID: 12172021 Deceptive honesty, deception that highlights honesty. Can we use honesty to justify deceit? We can say an individual is honest when they do not lie, but what about an individual that brings out the truth in others? One’s ability to understand, interpret, and conjure the truth may make them even more truthful than someone who is always honest. “Why are you fearful?” (42:2) are the first words spoken by Jacob at the start his sons’ journey to Egypt. This innocent question carries

beliefs about nature and the fundamental connection people share with the earth. By voyaging into the wild and shedding the restraints and ideals of modern society, Muir argues that people can expand their understanding of the world and experience life to its full potential through immersing themselves in nature. First and foremost a researcher of the environment, Muir believed that by spending time in nature, he could more deeply understand the earth and all of the knowledge it has to offer. During

optimistic does not consist in seeing things in a blind and blissful manner but instead from their most favorable angle. It is all the more in your interest to be optimistic since you will derive many advantages for your body and soul. See your glass half full Launching a project or seeing a situation from its most favorable angle does not mean that you are unaware of all the positive and negative directions this project or situation can lead you to. It simply means that you have resolutely chosen

Glass Half Full? There are times in this world when rolling out of bed and putting on a brave face is the only thing that seems sensible enough to get you through the day. You slurp down your morning cup of coffee, glare at yourself in the mirror, and wonder what’s the point of it all? Why am I living my life half exhausted wandering from place to place doing what I’m told when I’m told to make myself a living? This is exactly how a pessimist often thinks;, they tend to see only the worst in a scenario

Challenges are faced every minute of every day by people all across the globe. Even the people in this world known for their “glass half full” attitudes must face difficult times like these when they arise. While challenges of all sizes can become a daunting task for anyone, the people who best overcome these obstacles are those who remain optimistic despite all odds. No matter the size or importance of anyone’s individual challenge, they still can seem like a huge mountain to overcome. When dealing

I would like to start to be kinder to others, find more time to focus on myself and who I am, and finally, I want to be more positive and stop complaining. Throughout life, I was raised to do well in school and that 's my main focus. I was pushed to get good grades and to forget the rest. Now that my high school career is coming to an end I have more time for some self change. I want to spend less time focusing on what others want and what I want. I 'm told many times I could be nicer to others and