Turn Of Life Analysis

A Turn of Life Anybody’s life can be changed with one moment in time. It may be a time in which we are unaware, other times as clear as day. Yet that single moment, big or small, is significant beyond comprehension and has the power to forever change our outlook on life. For Dr. Jekyll, that moment came the night he decided to take that walk on the wild side. As for me, that moment came during my years in middle school. “I will tell you one thing: the moment I choose, I can be rid of Mr. Hyde. I give you my hand upon that; and I thank you again and again; and I will just add one little word, Utterson, that I'm sure you'll take in good part: this is a private matter, and I beg of you to let it sleep”(26). Everyday, a decision is made, whether we know it or not. Dr. Jekyll, at this moment, was not aware that he was making the decision to end his perfect, non-conflicted life and instead …show more content…
Because of the decisions we make, our life is shaped and turns out to be something that we could not have ever imagined. Dr. Jekyll’s decision was the end of his life, mine only the beginning. I would not go back and change one memory leading up to that year, as those memories have shaped and molded me into the person I am today. Football, to me, is more than a game. It has taught me everlasting life lessons. It has taught me to fight through incredible odds and to, every day, do something to better yourself. With that attitude, progress will always be made. Football has the power to determine my path through life and it is a journey that I am grateful for. Each person experiences a pivotal turning point in their life. It is up to them to decide how we are going to use the opportunities that are created. Whether we know it or not, every moment in time is significant, some more than others. It is important that we understand that and become aware of our decisions as they have the power to change the world around