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    Our lives, whether we realize it or not, revolve around emotion. When plagued with sadness, we find it hard to function; our daily lives hindered and impossible to live. When we feel jubilant, life is comfortable and satisfying. But whatever the circumstance, emotions will eventually lose their grip and sink into the river of time, forgotten until mentioned again. Depression, however, has a profound effect. Depression doesn't fade like emotion; it clings to the minds of the unfortunate souls possessing

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    that diffidently contrasted through was sadness. The book really went into depth on Frances thoughts and emotions, and definitely highlighted that perspective of her throughout the entire book. After reading about a quarter into the book I could definitely tell that they were portraying Frances as a sad soul. In many instances she was always feeling down about the situation or down on herself. For

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    In the film Her directed by Spike Jonze there are many different ideas and themes to be explored. On first viewing one might see a film about science and technology where the second time viewing the film one might view the film as one about relationships and social needs. These ideas and themes are all very important to the overall message of the film. Her is a film about relationships. These relationships include the “main” relationship of the film between Theodore and Samantha, as well as between

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    The Start of Dread “Guess what, we’re moving.” Those are the words most kids hate to hear. Fun and happiness are a lot of children’s demands on a little “Bucket-List,” that they have in their so far terse life. Moving is what drives many to be depressed, anything could happen to a scant kid. Comfort won’t help those in need, and many might find a new brio to search for. That’s what happened to me, affecting emotions and adding downdrafts along the way. My mom tried to voice the words of doom to

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    Happiness And Happiness

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    however I never show it because I feel as if I need the positive attitude and mindset in order to get out of this stage in life and achieve my overall goal for my future. The idea of sadness and happiness play a big role within your life especially within the content of the poem in which the poem talks about how sadness won’t lead you into a successful life however happiness bring will bring you a better life. The reality of this poem can relate to the unfortunate event of Robin Williams suicide and

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    mother for the one reason that she gave up, and now her family, especially her child, has to suffer the consequences due to her actions, but again, given that I put myself in her situation, would I do the same thing? While reading I also felt deep sadness in many parts, for one instance, when “the man” dies, at this point in the book I had tears streaming down my face. “He slept close to his father that night and held him but when he woke in the morning his father was cold and stiff.” “He sat there

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    I remember the first time I saw her. She seemed so happy, so sure of herself. That, I thought, is what I want to be a part of. To my luck we soon became friends and I tried so hard to not mess it up. I wanted to spend my time with her, I wanted her to spend time with me, I knew from the start that I wanted her to be my best friend. After talking for a little while and gaining her trust we did become closer, but not by much, and not by enough. I remember the day when everything changed, I remember

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    Heart Reflection Paper

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    On Friday, March 30, 2012, I was pulled out of my sixth-grade reading class. When I got to the office my Great-Uncle was standing there with a very strange look on his face. He proceeded to say “Aunt Linda Kay went to the doctors today and they found out she was having a heart attack and rushed her to the emergency room. They took her to the catheterization laboratory and they figured out she would need a quadruple bypass.” He proceeded to tell me I would be staying with him and his wife. When I

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    cease to exist. Therefore, if I do not care for life in this deranged world, then I have the option to exit this world and cease to exist. Percy’s first premise indicates that depression is a natural reaction to a disturbed world, though that severe sadness is not a worthy way to live. Next, if that life is not a worthy way to live, then you have to option to end that unworthy life. This leads the individual to reach a conclusion, if they unfortunately elect to commit suicide, then then will no longer

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