I believe that it is important to live in the present because whatever happened in that past is history. I'm not saying to let go the past but to learn from it, the mistakes you've made and the joy you've brought to others. Don't try to run away from it because it will only come back. The present is here and now. Enjoy the moment like it's your last, because sometimes you won’t get a second chance. Aside from now, always set goals and try to the best of your abilities to achieve them. The future
lock the future. One can only control her own actions, and as she does she has influence over others as well. With time I have discovered that my father has scarred me and in scarring he taught. My father taught me how value mistakes, laughter, and education. My opinions of my father change along with his mood. My opinions on his past actions are permanent and personal. When my father was in his twenties he became very sick and was diagnosed with a manic-depressive illness commonly known as bipolar
What is the reason for living this life if people don’t experience it the way they please? This existence we are granted is too fleeting to not seize every aspect of it. In “Where I lived, and What I Lived For” from Henry David Thoreau’s novel “Walden” Thoreau explains how “when [he] came to die, [he did not want to] discover that [he] had not lived” (237). This quote explains to us his reason for going into the woods where he could appreciate every small detail of his lifetime. He did not cut all
individually, passionately, and morally. I will accomplish this by using my knowledge, skills, compassion, and distinctive views in the belief that inherent good and potential resides in all of us.” Purpose in Life: Reflecting on my life, past, present, and future, I consider my purpose is to continue to pursue my eagerness in learning and use my wisdom to encourage, educate, and empower others to realize their potentials, while inspiring them to keep striving to be the best. I have absorbed quite a bit of
My mother I’ve had many experiences with a variety of people, all whom I’ve interacted with many times throughout these 17 years of my life; they all have taught me different things and have had a great influence in my life. Although there are quite a few people who have influenced these past 17 years of my life, the only two people who have had and continue to have a profound influence on my life is most certainly both of my parents. My parents are the kind who have always been there for every
have family to support you in making a positive change for your life? Having said that, I have found the ABC Recovery Center to be a great resource for people who need this sort of help of fighting this unfortunate disease. This institutions initial goals are to provide personalized treatment plans to help each individual with addiction, have it be alcohol or drugs. I personally chose this organization because of my cousin Ricky, he was addicted to heroine and it got to a point where his family had given
unexpected twist at the end. I believe Chris was an amazing man, he was someone who really left a print on people and looked at the world in a bigger picture than most. I really admire that. Chris McCandless really made me realize that we think the same way and I know
Aristotle enshrines happiness as a central purpose of human life and a goal in itself. As a result his constant work on the topic has brought light on the subject than any other philosopher in history. Aristotle was convinced that a genuinely happy life required the fulfillment of a broad range of conditions, in conjunction with physical as well as mental well-being. Aristotle believed virtues led to happiness and virtues meant the act of achieving balance and moderation. More importantly, Aristotle
(blessing), fish (affluence), double phoenixes (thriving), bottle (safety), lotus (holiness), bamboo (lofty conduct), and fan (benevolence), etc. (Citation Johnston John) Almost every Chinese people own or wear some kind of jade ornament, myself included. My jade is a necklace. It is a magpie (a kind of bird) standing on a plum tree. In China, magpie is the same pronunciation of happiness, and plum is the same pronunciation of eyebrow. So we can also think the symbols mean you are happy all the time because
The day my mother was killed, she had the opportunity, to call the entire family, to say goodbye. Sixteen years later, I can still remember those exact words of that phone call. While on the phone, I remember my mother saying that she loved me, and that I would probably not be seeing her for a while. At first this truly did not register in my mind, being that she always struggled to care for my sisters and myself; we often ended up staying with family members for an extended amount of time. I responded