Humans separate themselves from animals because of how they go through life, people do not rely completely on instinct, they have free thoughts, reactions, and key parts of their lives that make them human. A soul goes through many different conditions on the Earth, which result in a true human. These conditions include birth, growth, emotionality, aspiration, conflict, and mortality. All of these are very important, but others may have a more profound effect on what kind of person we become. The three that have the most profound effect on a life include growth, conflict, and aspiration. How a person acts in these unique situations determines what kind of person they will become. Becoming content does not count as an action, but a reaction. Reacting to a situation is not the same as acting on a situation. A reaction is to cry, an action is to understand your sadness, and push through it, or examine why you are sad. Human choice is the key to finding the light and positivity in the world, with no action to adventure, grow, and examine, but only reactions, we merely rely on instinct. Growth, a very important part of human life, without it we would not be adept enough physically, mentally, emotionally, or spiritually to handle the world we live in. We grow physically, our muscles, bones, and body growing to a functionally capable being. We grow mentally, our brain learning and remembering and understanding more every single day. We grow emotionally, our understanding of our
“Human nature is like water. It takes shape of its container” is a quote beautifully worded by Wallace Stevens about the effect of human nature. Human nature would be the general characteristics that are shared by individuals of certain civilizations. The characteristics mainly consist of feelings, psychology, and behaviours. Although these characteristics may shape up a human being, there are many different many experiences an individual may go through which may result in disputes.
We take all of the little opportunities we have for granted. Little things like going outside on a sunny day, because when my grandfather was growing up the 1950s, he was not allowed to go outside much in the summer time because of one reason only, polio. Polio was a disease that later got eradicated
Emotions are what propel you forward to reach your goal, but what also stop you from breaking your limits. They are what weigh into our decisions and help lead us to the choices we forever live with. Not only can they determine what we do, but also when and how we do it. At times they are stronger than others, pulling us forward or throwing us back as if we have absolutely no control. Just like in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the entire lives of two teenagers led by the emotions that they couldn’t ignore.
so I can feel like I am able to thrive and not just survive... which means finding a way to prosper
This paper describes and analyzes a life review interview with an older adult. The purpose of this paper is to discuss, record and reflect on an older adult’s life in order to evaluate them on the last stage of Erik Erickson’s theory of psychosocial development; integrity versus despair. This paper will also focus on the elements of a life review as well as the reflections of the interview on the part of the author. JC is a seventy-seven year old white male who lives by himself in New York City. He was born in London, England, and was an only child.
Education and creativity is one of my big factors of growth. Its very important to me to have an education because that’s how you have knowledge, without knowledge no one can have an education to give a point of view in life. ”Without growth and self success, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning. This quote explains, that education affect lives, whether it’s physically or mentally. The goals in my 8th grade year are graduating the year with high honor roll, making my family/peers proud, and setting a good example to others.
Contemplate for a moment, what it might be like to obtain freedom and choices in thoughts, feelings and behaviour... Whilst we may not be able to alter the environment or situation, which stimulates negative thoughts and emotions, we are capable of learning how to alter our responses to it, developing and strengthening our coping ability and psychological resilience in lasting ways. Gaining freedom from negative, unhelpful thoughts has life changing consequences, enhancing enjoyment of life,
The argument of whether or not a human has a soul has been argued throughout centuries. Derek Parfit discusses two separate theories of personal identity, Ego Theory and Bundle Theory. The argument of which present a more accurate account of personhood is very hard to determine. The Ego Theory has some flaws such the soul is separate from the body and is a immaterialist object within us. Bundle Theory is reinforced and proven by the split-brain case, however it can lead to the argument that there is no self.
But, if it were a matter of comparison, there’s surely something significant that distinguishes human beings from animals. Many of the habitual mannerisms human’s posses are instinctual and have developed over time as mechanisms for survival. When humans are faced with obstacles, they display emotions and think accordingly to our surroundings. However, humans have an even more distinctive attribute; their ability
Most people have their own duty such as work hard in the workplace or take care of their families. People think that if they show responsibility to contribute to countries, countries will be progress. However, when people concentrate on their jobs, they might forget to take care of themselves. Some people find a way to relax, in addition to working hard. Otherwise, some people have no choice in reducing stress from their whole lives.
To understand what it means to become human, it requires an emotional understanding of the world as well as others around you because without feelings, you will not have a compelling reason to change. First, in Ken Liu’s “Mono No Aware”, the main character Hiroto embarks on a personal journey, remembering what his childhood was like before the asteroid, Hammer, collided with the earth, to his job now on the voyager, Hopeful. When Hiroto was still on earth, his father told him “We are not defined by our individual loneliness, but by the web of relationships in which we’re enmeshed.” (Liu). His girlfriend, mother, and father shaped Hiroto throughout different parts of his own life and construct him into the man he is today.
Generativity versus stagnation is the seventh stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development. This stage takes place during middle adulthood between the ages of approximately 40 and 65. During this time, adults strive to create or nurture things that will outlast them; often by parenting children or contributing to positive changes that benefit other people. Contributing to society and doing things to benefit future generations are important needs at the generativity versus stagnation stage of development.
In “The Birth and Death of Meaning” by Ernest Becker he is making an argument on the problems of man (Becker, 1971). Becker makes an argument on the reasons why people act the way that they do (1971). In chapter 10 Becker lists six of the common problems with humans (1971). The first question with the problem with humans is “what is the relation of man to nature?” (Becker, 1971, p. 114).
Additionally, I explain the view that was first developed by Olson known as animalism. He argues that a person is essentially an animal. Animalism is the view that to be a human person is to be an organism that belongs to the species of Homo sapiens and that is where
I believe people over think this question too much, I mean I get it, the question itself is vague and arises other questions. Even the word "meaning ", makes you think. But if we mean "the purpose of life. Then to me it 's not complex at all.