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“A human being is a part of the whole called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feeling as something separated from the rest, a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.” Every person, place, and thing on and off of Earth is connected. These connections help humans relate to the world around them. Although the connection between things might be undeniable or very minimal, they will still …show more content…
Whales generally live 20-40 years and usually have a 9-15 month gestation that leads to usually 1 offspring("Whales"). Since whales are mammals whom live underwater, they have to plan when they breach to the surface to breathe through their blowholes. It is very difficult for whales to sleep because " they can not afford to fall into an unconscious state for too long, since they need to be conscious to break the surface in order to breathe"("Whales"). Whales use echolocation to detect their surroundings and communicate with other whales. When whales communicate they use lyrical sounds. It is also believes that whales slap their tails to warn other whales about danger("Whales"). Back in the the days before oil drilling, people killed whales and used the blubber of a whale for oil. Now they have to face the dangers of poaching, climate change, and underwater sonar testing("Whales"). Many people whale watch when humpback whales visit each year from November to …show more content…
He was also known for his other aliases such as The Thin White Duke, Ziggy Stardust, The Picasso of Pop, etc... Bowie "dabbled in many different styles of music(without commercial success) and other art forms such as acting, mime, painting, and playwriting"("David Bowie Biography"). His first commercial breakthrough was his song Space Oddity. When the song was released, it was at the same time as the first U.S. moon landing which helped the song gain popularity. His albums had a constant theme of armageddon, gender confusion, destructiveness in fame and success, etc("David Bowie Biography"). Sadly, in the mid 70's he was heavily involved in cocaine and heroin. As his drug addiction grew, his insanity was more visible and he was physically wasting away. Luckily, in the late 1970's, he kicked his drug addiction. He also quit his 50 cigarette a day addiction in 2004("David Bowie Biography"). Bowie was also the first sexually ambiguous British popstar to declare himself "gay". Contradictory, he married twice and had two children He later claimed that it was a lie and called himself a "closeted heterosexual"("David Bowie Biography"). Sadly he died of liver cancer January 10, 2016. "Bowie has influenced the course of popular music several times and influenced several generations of music" and will continue to do so even after his death("David Bowie
How does this text either help you to explore and understand the possibilities of belonging or exclude you from connecting with the world it represents?
Not only is human connection vital to live a happy and joyful life, but it is necessary to create a legacy, and thus live on through others. But in order to do this, one must first overcome their ego and their sense of self. Once all of the “I” thoughts are gone, one can relate, but fully understand, the higher powers as well as other human beings around us. However, it is important to accept that we may never fully understand the driving force of this universe. While it can be experienced, and we can briefly get an idea of what it is, it is impossible to define these concepts in words, because we don’t have a language that transcends what we can understand. And though many recognize that these concepts could never be fully understood by the human brain, determined minds continue to ask questions that will never have an answer, “pushing their minds to the limits of what we can know” (Armstrong,
An interconnectedness amongst all people, places, animals and plants was vital in all cultures, indicating the importance of spiritual connection and the concept of moving together in harmony.
Having close connections is a foreign concept to the narrator whom only experiences affection packaged in disassociated sentiment which normalizes a critical attitude of others causes misery instead of healthy self reflection.
Image sitting on the beach one July morning. The sun is beaming down and decide to go for a swim. As you approach the water, you see a whale unusually close. You begin to get nervous as it continues to approach the shore. However, you aren’t worried because you know that they are confined to the sea. As the whale comes near you can see it clearly. Just as you think that it will turn around, the whale walks out of the ocean!
“… building a tank the size of Rhode Island wouldn’t be large enough for a six-ton male killer whale such as Tilikum, an animal capable of swimming 100 miles a day,” states an anonymous whale expert. Whales have been in captivity since 1861 when P.T. Barnum displayed the first live whale that was captured in Canada. However, Barnum had no idea how to care for the mammal and it died after only a week in captivity. (Animal Legal and Historical Center, 2014) Being up close with killer whales could give us some clues about how they interact with each other, including physical behavior, their dialect, and how their pods work together as a family unit. However, what we are finding is that whales who belong in the wild are suffering in captivity. Killer whales have no record of ever harming a human being in the wild. In captivity, there have been many incidents of killer whales harming or even killing their trainers. What would cause them to do this in captivity, but not in the wild? They have been known to resort to aggression toward themselves and each other, in what scientist believe to be a stress induced behavior. (Animal Legal and Historical Center, 2014) Evidence against having these wild animals in captivity is increasing and we need reevaluate the value of capturing and holding killer whales for our educational purposes, enjoyment, and profit.
To fight is to stand up for what is right, break through the walls of what is acceptable, and to have the fire blazing in the eyes of a warrior. Throughout life society has taught humanity to form into a definite way that should not ever change, but through life there has been a small population who are immune from societies spell. The outcasts that must battle to stand up for what they believe is right. In the novels Antigone, Anthem, and in the movie Whale Rider, the main characters fight for what they believe is right by standing up to society's norms the society has deemed acceptable.
Killer whales communicate by a series of clicks and whistles called vocalization. Each pod, or family, has their own unique language. This gives whales the ability to identify their own pods. Orcas have a brain that is about five ti...
The killer whales living at the SeaWorld park also undergo large amount of stress while living in the pools. Everyday, the whales practice tricks with different trainers. If the whale doesn’t do a trick, they are starved for the day or until the trick is completed the way the trainers want. The lack of food for an eight ton animal is critical and can lead to serious problems. Many times the whales will take out their anger on whales around them but have also been known to go after a trainer when not being fed.
The book In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick, is an inspiring story about an Essex from Nantucket, getting attacked by a eighty-five ton sperm whale miles deep out in the ocean. In these times, going on any ocean expedition had its precautions. While much focus on food, drinking water, medication and a method to cure illness, the most overlooked impairment was the creatures of the ocean. While the men of this vessel left the docks as predators, the survivors of the ninety- three-day journey on three small harpoon boats came back as prey. This story gives a great depiction of the potential of the sperm whale as well as the devastation that they can bring.
The origin of modern day whales, a mystery that has puzzled paleontologists for years, may have just been solved with the discovery of an ankle bone. This discovery might sound simple and unimportant, but the bones of these ancient animals hold many unanswered questions and provide solid proof of origin and behavior. The relationship between whales and other animals has proven to be difficult because whales are warm-blooded, like humans, yet they live in the sea. The fact that they are warm-blooded suggests that they are related to some type of land animal. However, the questions of exactly which animal, and how whales evolved from land to water, have remained unanswered until now.
Orcas, also known as killer whales, are amazingly intelligent and are a top predator, much like humans. However, when the top predator of the ocean collides with the top predator of land, the situation can become fatal for both humans and the whales. Holding these incredibly massive marine animals in captivity is not only inhumane and detrimental to the whale’s health, but also a potentially fatal activity for humans to participate in.
The Humpback Whale, Megaptera novaeangliae, is part of the marine mammals group. They are found in oceans all over the world, they live in open waters. Even though they are mammals, they do not live on land (Monterey Bay Aquarium). Humpback whales are known for their magical song that can travel great distances. These gentle giants are omnivores, their main diet is krill. They are mostly found near coastlines feeding on tiny shrimp-like krill, plankton and small fish. Humpbacks migrate annually from summer feeding grounds near the poles to warmer winter breeding water closer to the Equator. Humpback whales are powerful swimmers, and they use their massive tail fin, called a fluke to propel themselves through or even out of the water! Mothers and their young swim close together, often touching one another with their flippers with what appears to be gestures of affection. Even though it takes more than one year for a humpback whale to grow fully, mother whales leave them after one year (National Geographic).
Not only do we all have this precious connection with our Mama’s, we also have a strong, and similar, connection with Earth. Philosopher, Roger S. Gottlieb, tells plainly of our connection with Earth, saying, “We all live and breathe and drink the water and receive the food from the soil…” We are dependent on Earth, like infants depend on Mama, for life itself. It daily sustains us, in body, as well as in spirit. It is a tragedy that we have lost sight of our connection with Earth. In his book, Vocation: Discerning Our Callings in Life, Douglass Schuurman says, “Some dullards have no curiosity or sense of wonder at the harmony and beauty of creation; others have had it drummed out of them by suffering or deadening educational systems. But traces of the sense of wonder and the quest for meaning survive in most human beings. (65)” Perhaps it can be said that some dullardshave no curiosity or sense of wonder at the harmony and beauty of their Mama, the one in whom their life began.
Based on our discussion in class, man is considered to be a social being and needs interaction in order to live. Man should not be easily influenced by externalities; rather, he must use his intellect and free will to educate himself about life. Another point that Fr. De Torre raised the relationship of man with God. Man must reflect upon himself and realize that God is everything.