Reflection On Malcolm X

Malcolm X writes, "I have often reflected upon the new vistas that reading opened to me". In a world that has become so narrow-minded and prejudice, getting a new perspective on things is more than wonderful. Literature has been able to do this such thing for as many years back as we can keep a record of. During Malcolm X's era of teaching and enlightening he used literature like the Quran to open the minds of many individuals like and not like him, with new ways to see the world and society. This ultimately made him one of the most renowned Civil Rights activists. Similarly, to what Malcolm X tried teaching the Quran I found myself reading the Bible. When I felt like I had nothing in life left I turned to the Bible, being an atheist at the time the Bible was able to teach me what was important in life. It brought me peace, love, and joy all at once basically enlightening me. …show more content…
Prior to this, I could not explain what I was alive for or what my goal in life was. I was a wondering soul traveling about with no end goal. With society focusing less and less on the teaching of religion, I went down that same path as other millennials. However, when I opened the bible for the first time and read Matthew 5: 16 my view on my purpose and goal in life were set. I was no longer wandering I had found my answer. It reads, "In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." My purpose is to do good and since then I've been doing everything I could to help those who need