Things to Come

In the book “Where Things Come Back,” John Corey Whaley introduces his readers to a world in which two stories collide to create a climax that establishes a feeling of regret and sorrow when read. As Cullen Witter identifies the body of his cousin Oslo in the morgue he doesn’t think about missing Oslo or never saying bye but instead, he thought of the times where he and the rest of his family had loaned Oslo money.He also mentions how he deals with the struggles of his life such as pretending to…

Emptiness can be properly seen through the understanding of Nāgārjuna’s the Perfection of Wisdom, for it proclaims that all things are truly empty. Nāgārjuna wrote the Mūlamadhyama-kakārikā, which gives the foundation to the Indian Buddhist sector of Madhyamaka in philosophical terms. His analysis in philosophy conveys his main views that all things are empty (śūnya) or devoid intrinsic nature (svabhāva). Nāgārjuna’s point in his writings is to prove that there is more to the primary Buddhist…

genuine concern and compassion towards their dilemmas. When people think of a counselor, they view it as someone who is there to listen and solve all their problems. But the thing about a counselor job is to help the client realized their potential by helping them with the…

The FogHorn Personal Response Life, a simple four letter word that we are all living in right now - probably the only thing that we have in common with other living beings in the world. Life, at times, a thrill ride but at times, the biggest obstacle we have to face, whether we like it or not. Life, we desire to live our life as best as we can until, we realize that there are things we can’t control, and that is our desire. Ray Bradbury suggests, desire is a complicated feeling we all have in…

decided that I’d had enough rules for a lifetime. Immature, irresponsible, vulnerable and determined to make it work, I decided to move out of my grandparent’s house and into an apartment of my own. I would be able to make my own rules and do my own thing without anybody else interfering. It didn’t quite happen like I had imagined it would. There were a lot of bumps along the way but it really turned me into the mature, responsible adult I had always wanted to be. Even though the bumps included…

there is a state in which humans can enter that makes a person be one with the task. In order to enter this state the person 's mind and body have to be in complete synchronization. The mind is separate from the body , yet when they both want the same thing a person enters a state in which nothing else matters but the task at hand. There are very few people that can achieve this state, but those who do achieve this state stand out from the rest. Athletes use this state…

very challenging time for all of us. Although this is true, it only brought us closer together after we had come to terms with the situation. My family and I have grown together and through the ups and downs, we are closer than anything. I have so many internal battles in my mind it is almost unbelievable. As I got older I learned more and more about the world and the harsh reality that comes along with it. Earlier in my life I majorly lacked confidence…

like David did. He conveys what he wanted to from the play “Yellow Face”. Yes, addressing such issue in art and in other wats is valuable because people actually believe on it and if they are wrong, they will make sure that they won’t repeat the same thing other time. It is absolutely valuable. The social problem that David Henry is hoping to address with this play was maybe there will be less diversity, racism and ethnicity because if people become racist and judge people, there will be less…

boards. If you give me a question I can sit here all day and come up with answers to it. My biggest weakness was the essays. I have never been good at writing, and coming up with things to write about. Anytime I try to write my thoughts just get all mixed up and I end up going all over the place. I think I could help this by writing down my thoughts before I start to write. I could also plan out my story line before I start to write things down. Another weakness I have is citing. I never…

The large speakers that surround the filled room begin to vibrate as the loud unknown voice begins to announce my name. I now know that it is my time to shine. While standing behind the long, red curtains I begin to do what comes natural; lifting my head as if I am looking above and beyond the ceiling that lies above me with a smile projecting from my face, standing tall with strong energy from my toes to the tips of my fingers and pushing my shoulders back to respectfully greet my judges. The…