Generosity is the act of giving freely without expecting anything in return. It is a selfless act that can make a difference in someone else’s life. When we are generous, we often feel happier and more fulfilled. This is because generosity is one of the most important things we can do to improve our personal … Read more
There is much debate surrounding the meaning of life, and what Socrates thought about it. Some believe that Socrates believed in the pursuit of knowledge as the ultimate good, while others believe that he thought living a virtuous life was the key to happiness. Regardless of what Socrates actually believed, his thoughts on the matter … Read more
Anton Chekhov’s “The Bet” is a short story about a bet between two men. The first man, the narrator, bets that the other man, a banker, cannot stay in isolation for fifteen years. The banker agrees to the bet and wins. The bet has profound effects on both men’s lives. Anton Chekhov’s “The Bet” is … Read more
What is the meaning of life? Since mankind’s brain capacity has improved beyond a level of primitive instinct, people have sought for an answer to this question. Life as a whole is meaningless; we simply exist on this planet. But before youXmas presents with Sri Hari present any meaning in human existence, consider the aim … Read more
Brian Doyle’s Joyas Voladoras is a book about birds. It is beautifully written and full of interesting facts. I enjoyed reading it and recommend it to anyone who loves birds or wants to learn more about them. Joyas Voladoras is a work by artist Brian Doyle that depicts humming birds, a whale, worms, and a … Read more
Safety 24/7 is a book that explores the meaning of life and how to live it safely. The book covers topics such as how to stay safe in different situations, how to protect yourself from danger, and how to respond to emergencies. It also includes information on first aid, self-defense, and survival skills. Safety 24/7 … Read more
In Camus’s The Stranger, Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, and Soborio’s The Nihilists, we see a parallels of existential themes. These three sources fall into many different terms under the broader theme of existentialism, however the most apparent among them is nihilism. Through these three works of art, some aspect of them address the concept that life … Read more
The term evil carries a multitude of stigmas, translations and forms, thus, in order to obtain a better comprehension of the concept, a universal definition must be established. Therefore, as a general base line for uniformity I will use the Oxford dictionaries definition. Evil defined: Profound immorality, wickedness, and depravity, especially when regarded as a … Read more
As a society, we often idolize celebrities. They have the opportunity to leave their mark on the world and they are able to make a living doing what they love, whether it’s acting or singing. They are given the chance to attend glamorous awards ceremonies and win prestigious awards and afterwards, party with several other … Read more
Can images and literature impact individuals? Most individuals spend little time considering the weight bestowed upon them as they age into adulthood. With the heavy weight of newly realized responsibilities, the mind forges itself into a miserable version of what it once was. One enjoys themselves as a child, but as they age into adulthood, … Read more
One of the most cliche statements that has ever been said is “People that you are surrounded with will make a big influence on you. ” People always have a big influence on things especially other people. This connection is relevant to the characters in Make Lemonade by Virginia Euwer Wolff. The main character, LaVaughn … Read more
What is happiness? Marketing and media have brainwashed people’s brain into believing that happiness means to own possessions such as cars, big houses, or brand new devices among others. Unfortunately, this overstated fable is far from real. In fact, most people misunderstand that happiness is a choice that lies inside them. Weather to be happy … Read more
Most people measure success monetarily. We spend the majority of our lives working towards success (“Defining success”). The word “success” is defined in the Merriam Webster dictionary as the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence. Individuals who would be considered successful in this generation are Kim Kardashian or even Justin Bieber. These celebrities simply live … Read more
Imagine a world devoid of colour and emotion, a world without individuality. This is the kind of world that Jonas lived in, a world where no one knows their real parents, where they don’t celebrate birthdays, where they don’t truly know all of the joys of life. That was all Jonas knew; at least, until … Read more
Growing up the image of dedication is commonly seen as a gateway towards being a successful person. It is put into the heads of the children that those who are famous and successful , made it where they are through hard work and dedication which for the most part, is true. People often wonder what … Read more
Catholicism has always been the central religion in my family heritage. Each of my family members, originating back to my great grandmother have been raised Roman Catholic. Both on my mother and father’s sides of the family they practice Catholicism. My entire life has been centralized around faith and believing in one God. I attended … Read more