These beliefs from Mr. Rudolph and Dr. Grady are related or similar to each other. They both lead from one to another. For example, when Dr. Grady says, “ it’s the journey, not the destination”, and Lizzy asks, “ What journey do you mean?”, “ Why, life, of course” (pg. 186), he probably means that during the journey of life that one embarks, they learn something. From what Mr. Rudolph defined the meaning of life as finding one’s potential and embracing it, that would probably be learned during the journey of life. This …show more content…
On my personal belief, I believe that we have a purpose for being alive, and we find out our purpose during our lifetime. I believe that we must not make our lives without any purpose, but to see what we can really do in our lives and make it with great purpose. Mr. Rudolph’s and Dr. Grady’s beliefs relate or seem similar to mine. I was surprised when I found out someone else would’ve felt similar to the way I did.
The letter written by Jeremy’s father also reflects these beliefs/ideals.
For example, in the letter that Jeremy’s father wrote, it said, “ Until recently, I thought that it was death that gave meaning to life- that having an endpoint is what spurred us on to embrace life while we had it. But I was wrong. It isn’t death that gives meaning to life.
Life gives meaning to life.”(pg. 272) “ Life is all about the journey” (pg.273). His quotes and beliefs were similar to Mr. Rudolph’s and Dr. Grady’s beliefs.
In conclusion, during Jeremy’s life changing adventure, he finds the meaning of life of it being, “ the journey, not the destination”, and, “ finding one’s potential and learning to embrace it”. These beliefs are related or similar towards each other. They both lead from one to another. The written letter from Jeremy’s father also reflects on these