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Neil Degarasse Tyson Analysis

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Neil deGrasse Tyson once said, “The most successful people in life recognize, that in life they create their own love, they manufacture their own meaning, they generate their own motivation” (Neil deGrasse Tyson Quotes, n.d., n.p.). I interpret this statement to mean, you can sit back and let life happen, or you can step out, take control and make life happen. I know that making life happen does not take place without God, God’s word, or God’s timing; without God and the bible, nothing good is possible.
Even though Mr. Tyson considers himself a scientist, not a philosopher, in my opinion, some of his famous quotes are highly reflective of philosophical thinking. In this paper, I will discuss what has challenged me in this class by giving a specific example of the topic I struggled with the philosopher’s viewpoint. Additionally, I will explain what has changed/or not changed but has been strengthened in my own thought processes. Lastly, I will define my philosophy/ worldview is at this juncture of my life, and state goals I have set to become a …show more content…

This is the main reason I have been able to overcome the abuse I have been through. This allowed me to realize that some experiences happen to me because of someone else’s problem, not because I asked for it or did something to deserve it. I learned to accept change, and deal with adversity. I discovered how to work for everything I wanted, and to never expect it to be handed to me for free.
In addition to faith and positive attitude, I have learned forgiveness through the stories in the Bible. Forgiveness is a conscious decision. Usually, it is not given freely due to human nature. This is something I have struggled with for a long time due to my trials of life. I knew that when my father was dying of lung cancer that I had to verbalize that I had forgiven him. The words said out loud set us both free. I believe that this allowed him to die in

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