Serenity

‘Invictus’ is about drawing upon one self’s inner strengths, and discovering what we can achieve in the darkest of times, having the will to survive. Within the first stanza, the line “the night that covers me, black as the pit from pole to pole” uses a Metaphor to represent the austerity of the world we live in, and the problems that are circumjacent within society. His use of the noun ‘dark’ and ‘night’ imply its negative association with humanity, in particular the hardships that encompass…

of God to me, in preserving me in the use of my reason and senses, in that distressed time, that I did not use wicked and violent means to end my own miserable life” (38). This shows the opposite matter to the comfort and hope from family. Without serenity, Rowlandson felt miserable due to the absence of her daughter.…

pot-lucks and sobriety birthdays. Some of the members in the group had supportive roles in addition to the secretary, such as refilling coffee during the meetings. Prior to the ‘Serenity Prayer’ performed, the secretary asked if there were any newcomers or visitors. There were no newcomers in both meetings. Furthermore, the Serenity Prayer was performed. Then, the secretary requested volunteers to read the twelve steps and twelve traditions. The volunteers read the twelve steps and twelve…

signifies purity . In conclusion, the different religious values of Durga and Prajnaparamita are displayed in their contrasting iconography. Durga’s aggressive form as a warrior juxtaposes against Prajnaparamita’s meditative posture that evokes serenity and benevolence. Bibliography 1. Maud Girard-Geslan, Marijke J. Klokke, Albert Le Bonheur, Donald M. Stadtner, Valerie Zaleski and Thierry Zéphir, Art Of Southeast Asia, 1994 (New York : Harry N. Abrams, 1998) 2. Fiona Kerlogue, Arts of…

This concert took place at the University of Missouri St. Louis’s campus, in the Lee Theatre, on November 30th, 2016. This was a concert for students studying music at UMSL, in order to showcase their talents through performing chamber music. Majority of the audience appeared to be friends and family of the students performing, making the concert a bit more of a laid back feel. Each song was played by a different small group, sizes were anywhere from trios and quartets to all of the performers…

they want from them" - then one does not surrender one's value of honesty in favor of living up to the other person's standard. If one does this consistently, one maintains healthy SELF ESTEEM - in the full sense of the words, and this feeling of serenity and confidence is always present in one's mind regardless of the circumstances or what other people think of one. One gains self esteem from living up to one's ethical values and placing nothing above one's own judgement of what those values…

In order to understand Dollhouse by Miriam Schapiro, one should analyze each room on level one to better understand the different roles that has been assigned to women by society as a housewife. The Kitchen, which is located on the first floor and right side of the house, depict woman’s role as a submissive housewife. In the room, there are some symbols that enhance the sentiment and pictured how woman is trapped in the house, for example, the clock in the room, and the ten men figures that is…

In Oedipus Rex, Sophocles writes about an ancient myth telling the story of how Oedipus unwittingly not only marries his mother, Jocasta, and has four children with her, Antigone, Polyneices, Eteocles, and Ismene, but murders his father, King Laius of Thebes, as well. When they discover their predicament, Jocasta hangs herself and Oedipus pierces his own eyes out. Thus, the citizens of Thebes, along with Antigone and Creon, deduce that there must be a curse placed upon Oedipus' family. Reference…

Wicklow Mountains located in Upland Ireland is infamous for the number of dead bodies found along the green, scenic countryside. Certainly, Andrew-Hozier Byrne, known as Hozier, was aware of these deaths as he grew up in Wicklow County. Hozier rose to fame in October 2014 with the global release of his indie, R&B debut album, Hozier, which included ballad “In A Week” featuring Karen Cowley. In an interview with Courtney E. Smith, Hozier praises Irish poet, Seamus Heaney, for a particular poem…

The study of positive psychology focuses on the strengths that permit individuals and communities to flourish. The field of positive psychology is built on the ideology that people want to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life and to bring out what is best within themselves and to increase the experiences of everyday life such as love, work and even play (UPenn, 2016). Health services are looking to increase well-being, instead of treating an underlying illness. Recent evidence has come to light…