René Descartes wrote, “…it seems as though we were shown that all that which can be known of God may be made manifest by means which are not derived from anywhere but from ourselves…” (Descartes, 1641, p. 2). From the moment of every individuals’ birth, we are put on a journey of finding ourselves. As human beings, we struggle doing so. We go through phases on our own, we meet new friends who alter our personalities and style, we grow older; in simpler terms, we are in a constant state of flux for the majority of our lives. It is not until we reach a certain age, or point in life, that we can say with more accuracy that we know who we are as a creature on this Earth and we know what our point of existence is. To get to such a pivotal moment,
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146). It is in this quotation that Martin advises his readers to have some faith in themselves and their beliefs. While times may get tough in life, it is important to always know your strengths and your capabilities. With a little courage on your side, you can accomplish every goal. Like most mammals, including the bird species, human beings have backbones. Anatomically speaking, the backbone is the chief support of the system, the foundation. Theoretically speaking, those who have a strong backbone will be very grounded in their beliefs. Having a solid and secure support system will allow an individual to be their best and most able self. As an independent human being, I stand true to all that I believe in. Additionally, as a Catholic human being, I am taught to always have faith that everything will work out. It is this concept that grants me the ability to accept the fact that even through the darkest patches, God always has a plan for you. The Catholic religion also believes in the idea of reincarnation, or life after death. When one’s physical life is over, they do not just die; their soul is brought up to heaven and there, they are able to continue living their life. This is what makes an individual’s life …show more content…
3). The “Allegory of the Cave” is a story about enlightenment and freeing oneself to find betterment. Theoretically speaking, the prisoners were chained to the wall and thus, they only knew what was right in front of their faces. The one prisoner somehow managed to get loose and explored the outside world. It was through this process that he began to educate himself. As human beings are generally unconstrained and free to roam the world, it is our natural instinct to dislike being confined, whether literally or figuratively speaking. Just as birds soar the skies with ease and do not cooperate when caged in, I like to be free-spirited as well. Not only does being autonomous allow us to do as we wish, it also grants us the ability to do a great amount of self-searching. I very seldom listen to rules implemented by higher authorities about how to live life. ‘Living’ is something all human beings participate in and each one interprets their experience on their own; it is not necessary to follow all
146). It is in this quotation that Martin advises his readers to have some faith in themselves and their beliefs. While times may get tough in life, it is important to always know your strengths and your capabilities. With a little courage on your side, you can accomplish every goal. Like most mammals, including the bird species, human beings have backbones. Anatomically speaking, the backbone is the chief support of the system, the foundation. Theoretically speaking, those who have a strong backbone will be very grounded in their beliefs. Having a solid and secure support system will allow an individual to be their best and most able self. As an independent human being, I stand true to all that I believe in. Additionally, as a Catholic human being, I am taught to always have faith that everything will work out. It is this concept that grants me the ability to accept the fact that even through the darkest patches, God always has a plan for you. The Catholic religion also believes in the idea of reincarnation, or life after death. When one’s physical life is over, they do not just die; their soul is brought up to heaven and there, they are able to continue living their life. This is what makes an individual’s life …show more content…
3). The “Allegory of the Cave” is a story about enlightenment and freeing oneself to find betterment. Theoretically speaking, the prisoners were chained to the wall and thus, they only knew what was right in front of their faces. The one prisoner somehow managed to get loose and explored the outside world. It was through this process that he began to educate himself. As human beings are generally unconstrained and free to roam the world, it is our natural instinct to dislike being confined, whether literally or figuratively speaking. Just as birds soar the skies with ease and do not cooperate when caged in, I like to be free-spirited as well. Not only does being autonomous allow us to do as we wish, it also grants us the ability to do a great amount of self-searching. I very seldom listen to rules implemented by higher authorities about how to live life. ‘Living’ is something all human beings participate in and each one interprets their experience on their own; it is not necessary to follow all