Life is what you make it A little boy called Andy was asked to audition with his classmates for a part in the school play. His mother knew that he had his heart set on being in the play and she was worried about how he would react if he wasn’t chosen. On the day that the parts were given out‚ Andy’s mother went to the school to collect him feeling anxious about the outcome. Seeing his mother Andy rushed up to her‚ his eyes were shining with pride and excitement. "Guess what Mum‚" he shouted
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Allyson Stearns September 10‚ 2013 Block 8‚ Humanities Life is What You Make It When thinking about my view of the world‚ there is a jumble of different philosophies‚ beliefs‚ and ideas going on in my head. There is so much to take into consideration‚ and it seems that everything is connected but also scattered in a way that it is hard to really be able to dig deep and explain on paper what my worldview is. After many headaches and deep thoughts‚ I boiled it down to the things that I could not
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What makes you happy? Before I answer this question I want to tell something . Do you know what really means to be happy. I think everyone will say yes. But if you don’t know the true meanings of sadness‚ pain and loneliness it means that you don’t know the real happiness. There are 6 billion people living in this world. They are all different and they all have their own lives to live. What I’m trying to say is “Happiness comes with a price”. Like after you finish some hard task successfully
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Can Life Really Be What YOU Make It? A lot of people say they would like to change their life or retract their steps‚ but me I wouldn’t trade any of it for the world. Brooke Smith‚ my first child‚ that I went through 34 hours of labor with is a reminder of all that I have went through‚ what I have done to get to where I am today and what I will do for her to have the best life I can possibly give her being her mother. Certain things in my life were trying and devastating to where I wanted things
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Everything Straight What is something that you show without much thought? There a lot of facial expressions that a person can make. Some seem more common and the more subtle differences are lost in different traditions and cultures‚ but the most universal facial expression with same meaning across all culture is indicated by an upward curving of the corners of the mouth or simply‚ a smile. I smile knowing that smiling changes my mood. According to psychologists if you smile for a minute‚ no
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What makes an American an American? Is it the accent‚ the clothing‚ the fact that you can speak the English language‚ or is it the fact that you were born on American soil? I believe it’s certain characteristics that set us apart from other countries. The fact we are self-reliant‚ and competitive‚ and the compassion we bring to others are some‚ of many‚ American characteristics that help set us apart. These are the three characteristics that I have chosen to write about. Our self-reliance
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only if they let it. It is hard to overcome a painful childhood. It is hard to rise above the sorrow. It is extremely difficult to become successful after such a childhood‚ but it is possible if one has enough emotional strength and determination to make their life better (Kendall-Tackett). So‚ how does it feel to be unable to depend on anyone? Jeannette Walls knows. She grew up being relocated from town to town‚ with no sense of security or belonging. Her father was an alcoholic‚ and her mother
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What makes Us Happy "Endorphins are considered the best and most legal way of achieving a high" Nathan Altman said in his Endorphins Question and Answer article. Endorphins are polypeptides that are produced in the brain. They are able to bind to the neuro-receptors in the brain to give relief from pain. Endorphins can be accredited with the affect that exercise has on the brain. The so called runner’s high is a result of endorphins being produced in the brain. Discovered in 1975 endorphins are
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What Makes You Happy? One of the most popular psychological studies is the study of happiness. Thousands of renowned intellectuals have been thoroughly studying this subject for decades. Also known as Hedonists‚ these people that study the pursuit of happiness have thought of some very valid points. Happiness ranges from comparing the potential happiness between two completely different organisms and specifically finding the solution to happiness for one certain person. The topic that will
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luck may defy. Also face the challenges with a smile; as even the darkest clouds will pass by. Life is continuity‚no buttons to pause; a school but unknown is level of class. It cons you with the problems; but hidden in it are all the keys and solution. No absolutes or formulae for it are known; change is what every day shown. Stocked with loads of energy piecemeal; that fills it with enthusiasm and zeal. It has a few painful separations; but also some strengthening bonds of relation. It
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