“I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul,” wrote poet William Ernest Henley in his 1875 poem “Invictus.” When I first read these two lines I immediately felt troubled as I began to think about the amount of control I have in my life and who really makes the majority of decisions that affect me. After reading this poem I had a strong desire to seize control of my life by attempting to become more independent so that I could make more of the important decisions that affect my daily life.…
People make changes in their lives constantly. Whether the changes are big or small, they will impact the person’s life in some way, shape, or form. The literary works The Bean Trees and “Who Said We All Have to Talk Alike” prove that if a person takes control of their life, it will likely result in a change of mindset or their outlook on life.…
There’s an old saying by Eleanor Roosevelt that states “You can never really live anyone else's life, not even your child's. The influence you exert is through your own life, and what you've become yourself.” I believe this statement is true. However, what Eleanor Roosevelt fails to mention was who, or what kind of people come into our lives and influence us to change for the better. Do these particular individuals shape our paths, or our futures? Or when these people come into our lives is it meant to happen for a reason? No one knows for sure, but when we meet someone who leaves such a profound effect on our hearts and minds, like foot prints in the sand we remember them forever. Ben Carson always mentions that his mother helped shaped his life, as well as his family, students, teachers, his strong belief in god, and his love for books helped shaped his future. Throughout middle school, high school and college these key influences would lead him to what he has become today.…
Think before making a major decision, if not you will regret it. This relates to the story "The Scarlet Ibis" by James Hurst when he describes the theme of death in many ways. " the carpenter built a little mahogany coffin for him for him " when his parents didn't think the child would live. His Aunt Nicey also said " red dead birds are bad luck " when a Scarlet Ibis died right in front of the family one day during dinner. I think the author wanted the readers to think about the meaning of these sayings and take it to heart.…
Although some people's lives are controlled by the circumstances they happen to find themselves in, the lives of the majority of people are controlled by their own choices.…
Listening to so many different opinions and so many discouraging words can become a hindrance. Avicii implies through his ethos “I tried carrying the weight of the world/But I only have two hands” meaning that the words of others can be demanding, but he is only one person and he should not have to carry their burdens of what they believe should be his fate. The words of others can be so heavy sometimes that it can make future goals gloomy and not clear. However, choosing to be aware of being a unique individual is what can set a person apart from carrying the weight or deciding to be different. A person can use the negativity as their driving force to which can give the push they need to…
finally in the poem Invictus by William Ernest Henley "I am the master of my fate and I am the captain of my soul" which means in life's hard troubles you are the master of your fate so when you face adversity in your home at work or even walking down the street just remember that you are the master of your fate and that you have to choices to keep trying or to fail. you will face adversity…
Fate and free will are epic subjects in life. When we cannot control something we blame it on fate, but we try to change the way things are with our free will.…
Don't underestimate the power of self-belief. Don't be limited by the expectations of others. Don't care what anyone else thinks" - Connor, 96 "Failure is your teacher, not your judge" - every person ever "It's a bit like walking down a one way street that doesn't lead me anywhere I want to be" - Connor, 108 "Don't give them that power. Don't let them stunt your growth and progress. "…
My connections look at how certain choices can affect your life forever. The texts that I used to convey this link were The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini, Slumdog Millionaire directed by Danny Boyle, The Shawshank Redemption directed by Frank Darabont and a poem by Robert Frost called The Road Not Taken. Throughout the texts used we learn that you cannot always see the outcome of a particular choice unless you choose to go down that path. An important decision is made by the main character(s) in each text and they suggest that not all choices are easy to make and can have positive and negative consequences.…
Anthony Robbins once said “It’s in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” People make so many quick decisions unconsciously, whereas other decisions are lamented over. Society makes choices and creates opinions through deep mental thought which is influenced by preference, logic, feelings, and reflection. Some people may even question whether free will is a believable concept. Others believe it is all within our own power to make decisions that will lead to greater happiness. Little decisions lead to big consequences because when small and simple decisions are made, big decisions are to come, choices indicate character, and every decision made impacts other decisions.…
A British prime minister, Benjamin Disraeli has stated “Circumstances are beyond the control of man, but his conduct is in his own power.” This quote is valid as Disraeli teaches us that we should concern ourselves with how we should react to situations and events we encounter, even though we can't predict the future. Ultimately, this is all we are in control of and responsible for. I concur with this quote, as we can't control what happens, but we have the power to make decisions for ourselves. The Stranger by Albert Camus and The Crucible by Arthur Miller are two great pieces of literature that strongly reflect this quote. The protagonists in both stories are presented with several options to choose from, yet the outcome is out of their control.…
Accepting personal responsibility maximizes the control we have over the outcomes and experiences of our lives.…
Today’s generation is very modern. high-tech and fast paced. Everything that is happening is so quick. There may be a time you will not notice that your life has changed on a single snap. Everything what people want, everything people want to say and everything people do is immediate. Everything people need is just a click away. Without knowing, troubles and regrets are also a click away. Many suffer on their own instant decisions and actions without thinking. Some people are the victims of what they do. Some people act without thinking but some also are those who keep on thinking without acting. Better yet, before doing something, THINK. Stop, think, think again and act. For example, you wanted to post in your facebook account, twitter or in other social networks. Think if what would be the possible reactions of the people who can read it. You might don’t know it but still think of what would be. Another, you upload pictures to the internet where you will lose control of it for it can be copied or even can be displayed by anyone and anywhere without your consent. Think. Will you be glad for everyone to see or use your pictures? You and your friends decided to visit a place. Think if it could take you to risks or troubles. Think about what could happen before you go, so that you can prepare and set-up plans to keep you and your companions safe and sound. It is very important to think before you act. When you make spontaneous decisions, over and over again you will look back at the consequences and regret the decisions. We are human and along the way, we make mistakes but learn from those mistakes. People commit mistakes but only the wise ones learn from their mistakes. Be one of wise men. Instead of feeling like a failure or a disappointment, use the failure as the weapon to take back control of yourself, your life. Do not allow your failure to be the reason or as an excuse for you to keep on making errors in your life.…
Winston Churchill once said, “Only a man with no heart would be conservative when he is young; only a man with no brain would be liberal when he is older” and this proved to be very true. Winston Churchill is directly saying that young people are liberals while old people are conservatives. This Quote implies that liberals are not very smart and young people are generally liberal and that conservatives are not very kind and genuine and old people are generally conservative. This Quote also implies that if a young person is not liberal, he is not kind and if an old person is not conservative when he is old, he is not smart. This theory does prove to be true as it is proven by the actions and beliefs of conservatives and liberals and through the old and young generation beliefs.…