Know thyself

Maintaining individuality in a society that practices conformism can be a difficult task. Nonetheless, this task is vital to the identity of an individual. It is also vital to the progress of society since without individuality the world would be led by followers rather than leaders that can discern from right and wrong. It is through autonomy and self-exploration that people can strive for change within themselves and our nation. Henry David Thoreau’s Walden and “Civil Disobedience” both…

Friar had figured this vital choice however, he could have kept these future tragedies. With the Friar following through on the marriage and helping Juliet with her death plan he made two big mistakes, one of which he regretted. Therefore the Friar knows all along that, “These violent delights have violent ends” (II vi 9). The Friar realized that this is incomprehensible, which it would just begin another catastrophe beyond question. As the Friar anticipated Romeo falls into a profound misery;…

emotionally. Antipholus of Syracuse sees a chance to be grounded in a way that love for Luciana is a way that truly matters to him. Even Though, he is convinced that Luciana is abnormal, he begs her to teach him about himself. Antipholus says, “ No, It is thyself, mine own self’s better part, Mine eye’s clear eye, my dear heart’s dearer heart, My food, my fortune, and my sweet hope’s aim, My sole earth’s heaven, and my heaven’s claim.” (130) this shows his desire to find himself with Luciana's…

duration of the novel. The community itself would consequently not remember the fact of him committing the act after everything is set and done, but rather admire his honesty and humbleness. Dimmesdale however, is a coward and can not let his followers know that he is not perfect and continues to lead them on the wrong path. As much as he preaches honesty, he becomes the ultimate…

Every article touched upon this fact that as therapists and school psychologists who will be working with people we need to know ourselves. Every article over the fact that to know oneself is to know all the cultural factors that play into a person. These factors include SES, age, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, and so on. Roysircar explains how having self-awareness is an important aspect for therapy…

Genesis 1:27 reads "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them" (American Standard Version). Being created in the image of God is a weighted concept. From the beginning of mankind, Christians have tried to live up to this image. This applies to everything we do in life. Especially how we interact with each other whether it is on a personal or professional level. Per the American Nurses Association (2015), "The Code of Ethics for…

Congratulations on getting sober! You may be asking yourself, “now what?” Whether it’s day 1, 30, 90, or 3000, everyday is one day farther from your last drink, or one day closer to your next drink; so it’s vital to have practical tools in your sober arsenal. As someone who has been sober for nearly a decade, I’ve used these simple methods that have helped keep me stay sober. I said simple, not easy, but absolutely not impossible. Eat chocolate As a former alcoholic, it’s more than likely…

Often I am asked what makes me a religious Jew. Does being it mean keeping the laws of Kashrut? (Jewish dietary laws) Does it mean keeping the Sabbath and the holidays? WHAT DOES IT MEAN? Traditionally, we are taught that a ‘frum’ person is someone who keeps the Big 3: Shabbat, Kashrut, and Mikvah and if you’re single that you intend on following the laws of family purity upon marriage. I grew up in a Modern Orthodox, Zionistic home. My mother’s family has rabbis in our ancestry. My…

Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare, is about a young unstable man named Hamlet avenging his father’s death, and throughout the play deal with many internal struggles. As many readers interpret Hamlet, they find it difficult to differentiate either Claudius as a villain or a man who made a big mistake. On one side, Claudius is battle ready to defend his country, while the other side willing to do anything heinous to keep his throne. The new king is also conflicted by his guilty conscience and…

comes in and tells me my mother has requested me.After the ball I ask the nurse who that man was she dose not know so I ask her to find out his name. A MONTAGUE,Romeo Montague, my only love sprung from my only hate. Act 2 Scene 2…