can be defined in many different ways. In each definition‚ one commonality is apparent. Everyone is seeking freedom although has it ever actually been obtained? Is it possible to reach a state of being completely free? Of course not. Being free means having no limits or restrictions. In our world today freedom is only an idea‚ an unreachable concept that is constantly being chased. Freedom is not a distinct idea. Its meaning to one person may be completely different to another. "The state of being
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What does hospitality mean to you? As once noted by Henri J.M. Nouwen‚ “Hospitality means primarily the creation of free space where the stranger can enter and become a friend instead of an enemy. Hospitality is not to change people‚ but to offer them space where change can take place.” In my opinion‚ hospitality represents kindness in welcoming guests or strangers. It isn’t about judging who is good or who is bad‚ it is about accepting people for who they are and being caring as well as respectful
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Bravery to me does not have a set definition. It is learning to be honest with yourself and those around you. It is having the courage to quit while you are ahead. It is expressing what you believe in‚ out loud‚ regardless of any other opinions. Bravery is recognizing when to say no to what is wrong‚ so that you can say yes to what is right. It is thinking before jumping to conclusions. Bravery is not fun‚ easy‚ or an instant reward. It is not always shown through big actions. Bravery is showing
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David Lin WHAT FOOTBALL MEANS TO ME The freshly sprayed white lines‚ taut nets and the flawless green field brings a rush of nostalgia rushing back to me as I remember the first time I picked up a soccer ball. Being one of the most popular sports all over the world‚ football means many different things to different people. To me‚ football is more than just a sport‚ it has moulded me into who I am today. The thrill of playing and watching soccer is unparalleled and football is capable of bringing
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peaceful manner while accepting the consequences. Many people feel it is wrong and disruptive; however‚ it is what makes people free and true to themselves and what they believe in. Peaceful resistance to laws positively impacts a free society because it is truly giving the people their freedom. It does not harm anyone‚ since it’s only done to prove one’s point or to let them stand up for what they believe is right. The normal population seems to dictate that civil disobedience is wrong because it
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What does the “working poor” mean? What are the two important reasons for the emergence of the working poor in the US? What is unique to the American society that makes working people in the US more vulnerable to poverty? What can be done about it? What does working poor mean to you? How can a person work and still be poor? Why am I not stable? Why am I living check to check? These are questions that working class people ask themselves on a day to day basic. The working poor means people who work
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Positivity is the key to living a successful life. What does it mean to remain positive? If you ever get a bad grade on a test instead of getting mad‚ go home and study so you can be prepared for the next test. When you fall do not lay there and pout‚ you get back up and try again. A positive attitude is continuing to push and think positive when you have fallen and think your are done. Good karma and success comes having
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Many claim to be educated people. But what does it mean to become an educated person? An educated person is not the one who has a high GPA or scored advanced on assessment tests. To be educated is to accept the idea that a person does not know anything until he or she opens the door to learning different aspects of life. School is not the only way of seeking knowledge; education derives from different activities like exploring other peoples’ ideas‚ thinking creatively‚ learning from one’s past mistakes
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What does it mean to be Addicted? “I live for gambling‚ I work for gambling‚ travel for gambling‚ manipulate people for it. I did everything I could just to gamble.” “I thought I’d just play $20 but the minuet I put down a buck I knew I was off and running.” “If I’m winning at some point I think good‚ I already won some‚ so I think great it’s my night‚ I think this is my big night.” “I thought nothing of throwing kitchen chairs around‚ and slamming doors‚ when I got the urge to gamble nothing could
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believed that it was the divine power that served as the key force behind the disintegration of man. It was the belief that those who didn’t lead a moderate‚ “balanced” life and crossed the limits of life would be punished by higher powers. In “Oedipus the King‚” Sophocles’ colorful‚ stark characterization as well as his use of powerful symbols and motifs advances the cultural theme of ancient Greek values expressing balance‚ self-control‚ and moderation. The “Golden Mean” is a cultural touch stone
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