Grit

Religion is defines as the belief of a controlling power. A God. It states that our fate and fortune is attributed to a higher power, and that we have very little or no control over our own life. This is one of the main principles that brought the settlers in from Brittan known as the Puritans and Pilgrims. They believed that God brought them here and that Typology should be use to interpret his message. It didn’t take long for a new way of thinking to emerge. Deism doctrine states that there is…

each controlling a sphere of Aryan life. One of the most prominent gods was Indra, the god of storms and war. He was thought to have controlled the weather and influence the result of battles. His importance in Aryan society showed how much warrior grit and physical strength were valued. The Aryans worshipped their gods by offering sacrifices and praying. The god you prayed to depended on what you needed or hoped to gain. For example, a couple who hopes for children may want to pray to Shiva,…

“He was a mild, good-natured, sweet-tempered, easy-going, foolish, dear fellow,--a sort of Hercules in strength, and also in weakness.”(Ch.2) Joe Gargery is the perfect example of how a good heart and nature is not defined by your education or where you come from. Gargery is described in such a way that you can’t help but give so much sympathy and respect to his character. Although Joe is kept from being the perfect character by having flaws that are immensely tragic, such as having no…

The decision of choosing influence or authority is critical, as it sets the tone for your group. While authoritarian leadership can work to an extent, influential leadership is far the better choice for the long run. Influential leadership makes the other members more willing to embrace the culture and mission of the team. Many reject influential leadership because they think it makes the members lazy, uninterested, and unfocused. These are misconceptions, and my personal experience is proof of…

“Let us be about setting high standards for life, love, creativity, and wisdom. If our expectations in these areas are low, we are not likely to experience wellness. Setting high standards makes every day and every decade worth looking forward to.” ―Greg Anderson. This quote speaks volumes to me and has encourage me to take another bold step in my life and career by pursuing my Doctoral degree in Sports Management. The obvious question is why now? Short answer, a renewed sense of focus, drive…

I admired her grit, the resilience of a woman who’d lost her homeland and was thus determined to establish her place in my life. It’s not that my dad wasn’t part of the picture, rather he was pulled in opposite directions by the two women he loved. We simply weren’t…

I have been horseback riding for as long as I can remember. Ever since I was little, these large, majestic animals fascinated me. It felt so exhilerating to be on top of a horse, riding around. However, horses are animals. And animals are unpredictable. I have fallen off multiple times, many without full reassurance that everything would be ok if I got back on. It is in these times when my belief comes to life. I believe in never giving up. It is 2010 and my second horse show. I am sitting on…

Reading, I've never found it intriguing or meaningful. Which is ironic because a book changed my life. That a book I chose out of the millions of books was destined to be the one that would change my life. You might think it's an exaggeration of me saying that this book changed my life-well it's not. This book changed my perspective on life. A task that had seemed impossible. A book did. This book was "How it All got started" by Ramses M. It details the life of hip-hop icons and all the…

At the center of Denis Villeneuve’s crime thriller a black and twisted heart beats. Sicario is an unforgiving tale of war & violence, which masterfully uses a modern setting to paint a portrait of hell. When Sicario begins, it’s visually all arid suburban desert-scapes and harsh light. Yet as the film progresses and the world’s ambiguity is unveiled our protagonist becomes morally incompetent. Cinematographer Roger Deakins and director Denis Villeneuve shift to a color palette of dark blues,…

family flew in, they were only allocated a certain weight limit for baggage on the plane. This is an early foreshadowing of how Leah is very minimal and only uses what is necessary. “When I stare at them with the rainy-season light in my eyes and Congo grit in my teeth, I can hardly…