Moments

dictionary defines the word moment as a minute portion or point of time. According to this definition, each one of the 7 and a half billion people inhabiting this planet have hundreds and thousands and millions of moments that compose the entirety of their lives. Desperate moments, joyous moments, heartbroken moments, terrifying moments, ridiculous moments. All these emotions, all these moments, that make us who we are. And for some peculiar reason, certain moments in our lives stand apart…

Defining Moments in Your Life A defining moment is something that has changed your life in a positive or negative way, and it is part of who you are today. Three defining moments that changed my life are when my brothers were born, my anniversary with my friends, and the day I started high school. The first defining moment in my life was when my brothers were born. Before they were born, I remember feeling lonely at home and I used to cry a lot when I left my cousins house I didn’t have anyone…

The most defining or important moments of Enrique’s Journey ‘’His mother never returns, and that decides Enrique’s Fate’’(5). The first quote I want to explain is the basis of this book. We know that Enrique’s mother, Lourdes has left her family to go to America. This fact is the most defining moment in this book. If Lourdes did not decide to leave Honduras, we would have no Enrique’s Journey. This quote is also important because it tells the reader that this journey to find his mother is his…

Everyone believes there will be a defining moment in their life that will mean everything that will allow them to make their impact upon the world. Whether it be winning an Olympic medal, publishing a book or finding a cure, the path we are on to arrive at this destination is far more valuable than the moment itself just like in the inspirational poem, The Moment by Margaret Atwood, an amazing Canadian poet. The great thing about poetry is that everyone’s understanding can differ; this poem can…

There is a significant moment in life, where you realize, in that moment, nothing else matters. The horror, and fear in the world all stands still as you take in that moment. There are many significant times for people in many different cultures. Such as quinceaneras, birthdays, weddings, and bat mitzvahs. In these moments, nothing else matters but that moment. There's a calmness about the world But for me, my significant moment in time was when I was baptized. Sundays were, and still are…

Marker moments occur when our lives are directed onto a new path. These moments can take place without us consciously knowing that it is happening. Sometimes, it is only in retrospect when we realize an event or a decision we made is truly a marker moment in our life. In this paper, I will state five of my maker moments. Additionally, I will explain what changes to the future I envision as a result of these experiences. Finally I will describe how these events reflect my leadership style.…

At some point in our lives, we all have that “aha” moment. That is the moment where you feel like you’re on this earth for a purpose. The moment of sudden insight and clarity, where you gain a real understanding- an understanding you can use to change your life. Have you ever had that “aha” moment? A family moved to a small town in hopes of finding someone to care for their 2 kids, Tara Rylee and Tripp, within the community. This family, had one not so typical child, and had a very hard time…

The pivotal moment of a movie is often considered the most memorable scene of a movie. The plot, characters, director's, scene, and even actors may be forgotten, however the film’s pivotal moment remains forever in the minds of viewers. This moment in particular makes you hold your breath, close your eyes, and leaves you white-knuckled in anticipation of what follows. Three movies which encapsulate this moment best are Robert Zemeckis Cast Away, Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours, and Peter Landesman’s…

Canada has had many defining moments through out the 20th century. These moments have shaped Canada the way it is today. More specifically, in the 20th century, Canada has experienced a great deal of economic growth. The three most defining economic moments Canada had experienced were immigrants coming to Canada, the building of industries, and manufacturers. To begin with the first defining moment in Canadian history, was the large amount of people coming to Canada. In the late 19th and…

because my last tubing experience had been a total disaster. I thought back about it and then suddenly I flashed back to that moment. Me, my friend Eliana, and my other friend Eliana Decher were all getting on the raft to go tubing. We slowly got on the raft excited and nervous at the same time. It was our first time anyway so, you could not expect us not to be. At this moment…