I would really like to say that there has been a significant experience in my life whether it be a beneficial experience or a hindrance, but not everything in life is so amazingly significant as many people would like to believe. The only experience that I will state that has been a beneficial experience is that of using the internet in correlation with the hardware of today to learn about the human thought process. I have learned to use it to my advantage in everything I do in my life. I live with technology therefore it only makes logical sense to take advantage of the free information that comes from all over the world. Needless to say, the internet has broadened my intellectual horizon.
I would gladly tell you that the internet is a wondrous
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People come together to create unspoken social morality laws. They compete against each other in everything simply because everyone has their own individual conscious and subconscious. People work to live and vice versa, but how significant is that when in the end all they will leave is a half written legacy for no one but their loved ones to read as time passes it deteriorates from the minds of everyone and decays until nothing's left. I think human behavior is interesting, regarding the fact that they do things for the rest of their lives only to be forced to give it all up because death is patiently waiting at their front door as they take one step closer to opening the door. I never really see the point in doing something if the person can not do that something for as long as they like whilst improving. I believe that observing people has been the most significant experience in my life where I have the opportunity to try solving the puzzle that is the human existence. Is everything we do as humans futile? This question will always be a mystery because not one person I know of has decided to stand up and tell me what the goal of the human race is. Ultimately, the reason for that is because the goal never existed in the first
Last year at St. Louis University. I had a roommate with the complete opposite view on this question. He explained himself this way. Human nature consists of three basic components. These are to live.
Western society idolizes those who pursue individual success and take responsibility for their personal growth. However, this self-interested behaviour can cause humans to disregard the needs of others in their community. Some intellectuals argue that one cannot be both independent and socially interdependent, as this can create conflict. Evolutionary models often focus on the grueling reality of natural selection and competition for resources. However, the truth of the matter is that humans would not have survived and continued to evolve without the collective efforts of a group.
Humans are complex beings. We have different motivations, goals, and aspirations but what influences us to have these goals? What motivates us to strive for them? Daniel Gilbert, in his essay “Immune to Reality” states we have unconscious processes that influence our behaviors, and also that we heavily rely on acceptance from others. The social pressures we experience on day to day bases are what influence us to change and adapt. Society and how our unconscious perceives the pressures of society make us lose original ideal and make us seek and/or follow power for the sake of belonging to a community.
(Especially this ‘YOLO’ generation, pathetic.) We’d like to think that we’re living life for the moment and all, but is that really something you’ll look back upon from your deathbed and say “doing these things gave me a sense of purpose”? Or are you going to say “that was all meaningless and it was pretty much time wasted”? It’s easy to get caught up in the moment and want the money, the power, the fame etc. but it’s important to look at the long run. Putting it into perspective of years down the line is one thing, but years down the line from a deathbed that’s a big game changer. If today I asked myself that and thought that maybe I wouldn’t be fond of my choices looking back on them, then I’d change them. I wouldn’t want to be like the lady from the example who recognized my life was a
A person does not experience many events that shape their life in a large way, whether it be for better or worse. I have had just one major situation that has sculpted me into the person that I am today. In February of 2008, I was diagnosed with a life changing disease; it would relieve me of the agony I had been experiencing for as long as I could remember, but also restrict my diet for the rest of my life.
Living without purpose due to the inevitability of death adds strength to the idea of predestination. The universe continues forward with or without humanity. So it’s logical to assume we have no deeper meaning for being alive. In the book Watchmen, the Comedian addresses the pointlessness of morality in society
The Grammy Museum, located in Downtown Los Angeles, is a place for young music professionals to visit in hopes of finding inspiration to pursue a music-related career and knowledge about the history of music in America. The museum offers interactive experiences to make the educational experience more hands-on for visitors. Although certain exhibits may attract a niche audience of avid music fans, entry is quite accessible, yet there is also an emphasis on becoming a part of their community. For example, if you are a member of the Grammy University program, which has a one-time admission fee of fifty dollars, you are granted free admission at any time. As well as permanent exhibits, the museum hosts intriguing seasonal events such as the “I
The universe, and what it means to be alive is almost impossible to define; yet that does not stop humanity from trying. “Lonergan’s philosophy of the human person reveals that being human means having an unlimited number and variety of questions about life and the universe.” (Morgan, 1996). There is no limit on the number and variety of questions the human person will ask, "the most subversive people are those who ask questions” (Gaarder), as a result there are many varied and opinionated answers. This essay will explore three different theories on how one might find answers to life's ultimate questions. At one point or another, every human being has asked the question why: Why am I here? What is my purpose? What is the point? It is in our nature as human beings to reason, to think, to ask, it is what separates us from the rest of creation, and with this ability to reason, we are left with one question: Why? Throughout history many have tried to answer this question, some have come to the conclusion that meaning is found through God, and one’s faith. Others feel that life begins meaningless, and it is up to the individual to give life meaning; then there are those who believe that life has no meaning, and we are all essentially, just waiting to die, "The meaning of life is that it ends." (Kafka).
As a young girl at 14, I used to reminisce about the future, how badly I wanted to grow up, to drive, to be popular in high school, go to college and land an amazing job, have a huge home, nice cars, and an extremely handsome husband. The older I got, the more I began to realize all of the things I once desired for were not what I truly wanted. I began to realize the value of happiness, adventure, and creating memories rather than the value of temporary popularity, material items, and physical appearances. What I realized was that when one is lying on their deathbed, because the only thing guaranteed in life is death, they will not think, “oh what a lovely car I drove” but rather, “I remember when I went on my first road trip with my friends.” As mentioned in “Tuesdays With Morrie” by Mitch Albom, Morrie emphasizes the idea, “once you learn how to die, you learn how to live,” meaning, remembering that one day we will all depart from this world, one will realize what it truly means to live. Another pointer that can essentially alter one’s vision of living life: to live simply, as discussed in “Where I Lived and What I Live For” by David Henry Thoreau. Although thinking about death is a harsh reality on a young teenager, it is rather helpful to wrap our heads around it at a young age. Why? because as one grows older, they will see more death. Living a simple life may seem boring to a young teenager, but as one grows older and their schedules become bustled with work, and responsibilities, they will wish that they could step back, and choose a simple lifestyle.
I agree with Aristotle in the thought that man’s telos is to acquire knowledge and that our inherent human nature is to be “happy.” However, I believe that human nature is driven by a desire to find the answer to one question: what is the meaning of life? I believe that through everything we do, whether it seems like we are learning or not, we are being taught more and more about the world and our purpose in it. Striving to put everything together and creating a sense of understanding of the question “why” leads us to behave and act the way that we do. Although finding an answer is an unattainable goal in a human’s lifetime, the act of living out their lives in a way that was constantly questioning and searching for the meaning of our existence is enough to achieve total happiness.
I have learned a great deal about different cultures and the communication between those cultures. I didn’t really think I would learn as much as I did. I am from an older cohort than most of the people in my class; therefore my experience level is a little greater. This did not prevent me from learning a few things and enhancing the knowledge I already have.
I truly believe that every single person in the world has a purpose in life. God created each and every one of us for a reason. Whether we know it or not our life is planned and we follow a path throughout our life. In this path, we have the option to make good decisions or bad decisions. In order to achieve salvation and enter a virtuous after life we had to do deeds that had a positive impact on other people. In order to do this though, one must have the self-discipline and devotion to God. There are many obstacles that can get in the way of achieving this goal and the main one is our desires. Desire is a strong feeling of something we want or wish to have. Our desire negatively impacts our life because it detaches our body both physically and emotionally from our mind which then influences us to make morally wrong decisions.
In class we read four stories about immigrants and their experiences. Out of all the stories the one that touched me and I could relate to the most was “No Speak English” by Sandra Cisneros.
All of the experiences I had up until this date have made into the person I am today. I am very good at appearing confident, and in some area of life I am. I have extreme compassion for those who cannot help themselves and those that struggle to fit in. By finishing my degree in Human Services I will be able to do just that, and in the meantime find peace and move on from own
I feel that if you have a life that is acknowledged by other people, you have taken the full opportunity of living and made an impact on the society in which you are a part of. That impact could be viewed as positive or negative, but still continues to leave behind some form of an impression. There are many ways to look at how one could make an impact on society. To me, this could be possible by viewing how your society operates, and seeing what the purpose of that livelihood is. I feel that a lot of people go through life following the normal routines of the sociocultural norms, and spend their time doing something they have no personal interest in. This relates back to Socrates accepting death rather than imprisonment or exile, as there is no self-purpose to either of those penalties. It can be seen in many societies today, including America. There are many people who relinquish their dreams to live a more practical life. In my opinion, Socrates would be disappointed in some of today’s generation for not taking the time to dedicate themselves towards their aspirations. Humans today have seemed to lose a lot of the pioneer aspect of their personalities. My general view is that people early in age are raised on the concept that any of their dreams are attainable and that they should strive for them. As people start to develop into young adults they are encouraged to