What does this magical word “happiness” mean? “You will never be happy if you continue to search for what happiness consists of” – Albert Camus. What is happiness? How is it affecting other’s lives? Many do not really understand the meaning of happiness. Happiness is a fuzzy concept can mean many different things to many people. When a person has something‚ or someone he or she wants‚ does that mean she or he is happy? Maybe being satisfied can lead to happiness‚ but that is not the only needed
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There is no right or wrong way to tell whether you are American. Some of evidence that interested me through out the stories is that we are all immigrant‚ the founding father of America weren’t all American‚ and how only Chinese immigrants were sent to Angel Island. Out of the several stories that we read‚ many of them enforced or reinforced my point of view on the situation. My personal view on what it means to be American is that your race‚ religion‚ clothing‚ hair and all things like that don’t matter
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What Does Pakistan Mean? An old man was asked on a TV program‚ what does Pakistan mean to you? He replied telling a true story. He said "When I was coming to Pakistan‚ I saw an old man just like me‚ he was tired‚ injured and thirsty. He asked: “Has Pakistan arrived”‚ I said ’Yes’. He took the soil and kissed it. He asked for water. When I brought water‚ I saw some crows and a dog beside him. When I came near‚ the old man had died." The old man interviewed had tears in his eyes then. He said to
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The necklace that my grandmother gave me when I was roughly nine years old‚ it holds a lot of meaning. It’s something that I love and cherish and I wouldn’t trade it for the world. This sacred object has helped me to deepen my spirituality by allowing myself to remember the story behind it. Whenever I wear it‚ I remember my grandmother willing to give up her necklace the second I told her that I liked it. When I was younger I didn’t really understand the importance of her giving up her necklace‚
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Patriotism. What does that word mean? Well‚ by definition it means the quality of being patriotic‚ or showing vigorous support for one’s country. How does one show patriotism though? Well‚ during the Revolutionary War‚ the best way to show patriotism was by joining the army or militia and fighting for our country’s freedom. Many people wanted to be free of the harsh governing grip of Great Britain rule. We were taxed without representation‚ and were forced to allow them to come into our homes. We
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What I feel the definition of being an adult means to be mature and responsible with your things that you have to do in life to life basics. Age doesn’t have anything to do with being mature or being in the adult section. It’s about self realization of you becoming mature. Some people when there maturing there starting college‚ or a new job‚ or even just going through with your life. When you are an adult you can make life judgments without any ones help from family or friends. You start identifying
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wear above our heads‚ but rather a title as well as responsibility we are to be obedient to. Thinking about this reminded me of our mission trip to the DR where I wrote a life statement‚ “To live a life showing a genuine love for others as Christ loved me. To live an authentic day to day life demonstrating an authentic representation of who I am in Christ‚ because He has given me everything I need and have. To be a light to others to show something is different because I strive to live an authentic
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Perfect: an individual having quality‚ or characteristics that are good as it possibly can; “a state of flawlessness without any defects” (Schwartz). The word perfect was derived in 1250-1300 in Middle English‚ Latin‚ and Old French‚ all across the same meaning was that perfect means to “bring to completion” (dictionary.com). Perfect is a simple word‚ yet everyone strives for it and many fail. Individuals may be in denial‚ thinking they do not want to be perfect‚ but looking at the media and society
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What Does It Mean to be an American? What does it mean to be american? It’s not a question someone could answer so easily you at least take a minute to think about it. Since the founding of the United states of America‚ Americans have struggled to answer the question. There is so much to be said but no right answer everyone has their own opinions. I believe that Rihanna’s song “American Oxygen” really speaks about being american very well. With almost 69 millions views it really sends a strong
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family‚ vacations‚ and rainy days. I am very grateful and thankful for my family‚ they mean everything to me. My family supports me‚ encourages me‚ provide me love‚ shelter‚ and food. Without them‚ I wouldn’t be the person I am today. In a family love is a very important part of the relationship. Even though my parents are divorced I am both loved my mother‚ and father equally. What is really important to me is when we can come together as a family. My family is the most important part of my life
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