1. Describe a time when you experienced a significant period of suffering. How did you deal with that experience? How did you find comfort in the midst of suffering?
At the tender age of six, I experienced a significant period of suffering. My uncle, a thirty three year old, professional wrestler passed away. Although I was extremely young, this time was exceptionally difficult for me because he played a significant role in my life and was the glue to my family. As I grew older, I dealt with my experience through writing in my journal and talking to my older sister. Through journal writing, I was able to find healing and an outlet for letting go of bottled up emotions. Because I was able to release many feelings, I felt a lot lighter emotionally and gained a sense of relief and clarity. Through talking to my sister, I was able to somehow cope with the idea that I will never be able to physically hear my uncle’s voice, touch or see him. Because I expressed my feelings openly I was able to find peace within myself and realized that on January 27, 2003, I did not say my last goodbye but instead a see you later. I believe that when my physical time on earth expires, I will one day reunite with my uncle Broderick. In the mist of suffering, I found comfort …show more content…
There is suffering and evil in the world because God has gave us free will. Because of free will, we have the power to make our own choices to rebel against God and contradict His desires. Chapter 9 unravels the story of Adam and Eve’s creation and their fall as an example. In Genesis, Adam and Eve were created in God’s own image. The ultimate goal for man was to be perfect and serve as God’s helper. However, Adam and Eve failed to fulfill God’s purpose by eating fruit from the forbidden tree. God gave them freedom of choice and they decided to disobey him because of a curious mind and temptation of
At the tender age of six, I experienced a significant period of suffering. My uncle, a thirty three year old, professional wrestler passed away. Although I was extremely young, this time was exceptionally difficult for me because he played a significant role in my life and was the glue to my family. As I grew older, I dealt with my experience through writing in my journal and talking to my older sister. Through journal writing, I was able to find healing and an outlet for letting go of bottled up emotions. Because I was able to release many feelings, I felt a lot lighter emotionally and gained a sense of relief and clarity. Through talking to my sister, I was able to somehow cope with the idea that I will never be able to physically hear my uncle’s voice, touch or see him. Because I expressed my feelings openly I was able to find peace within myself and realized that on January 27, 2003, I did not say my last goodbye but instead a see you later. I believe that when my physical time on earth expires, I will one day reunite with my uncle Broderick. In the mist of suffering, I found comfort …show more content…
There is suffering and evil in the world because God has gave us free will. Because of free will, we have the power to make our own choices to rebel against God and contradict His desires. Chapter 9 unravels the story of Adam and Eve’s creation and their fall as an example. In Genesis, Adam and Eve were created in God’s own image. The ultimate goal for man was to be perfect and serve as God’s helper. However, Adam and Eve failed to fulfill God’s purpose by eating fruit from the forbidden tree. God gave them freedom of choice and they decided to disobey him because of a curious mind and temptation of