My Life Life is a progression of small events that add up one big picture. Let’s call this picture a painting. Every single event can be considered a brush stroke on the canvas that is you. The colors of your painting are decided by key moments in your life. Moments that are life changing and change your very being as a person. My key moments are life lessons and realizations that have effected who I am as a person thus far. One of my very first keys moments was taught to me by my younger brother. He had a better grasp on the scope of life than I had at that moment. He spoke of the interconnectivity of life in the most comprehensive way any 10 year old could. At this moment I began to understand and consider the magnitude of life. My second key moment came from the compassion in my …show more content…
I had sacrificed my time and seat on a flight and ran the risk of upsetting my parents for a complete stranger. The stranger ran the risk of never seeing his mother alive again. A small sacrifice for a much bigger purpose in the life of another. Sacrifice on any scale makes a difference, and that’s what I learned that day from myself. My third lesson was taught by my mother, a woman who will forever be caring and forgiving. Given her own war ridden past, she still manages to forgive people who have caused her so much pain and suffering. A situation with a former friend presented me with a chance to learn forgiveness. My mother preached forgiveness my entire life but, I never grasped what it truly was until I was put in the situation. My forth lesson derived from my first true loss. I was only 10 years old when I lost my best friend, my cousin and someone I considered my brother. That was the first moment I fully wrapped my head around death. I knew of it but, never really comprehended it and thought
As a young child my mother had a bad habit of cheating. When I was about 8 years old my mother turned my life upside down. She cheated on my step-father and left my brother and I behind. She chose a man over her children and at some point in life I hated her for it. I felt so meaningless and alone. I couldn't believe that my mother was so infatuated by this man that she would put her children second. Because of her irresponsible choices I suffered multiple types of abuse. It hurt me in so many ways but it also made me a better person. I was able to get everything bad out of the situation and learn from it. I told myself I would do the complete opposite of everything she did. I would never allow myself to hurt anyone the way she hurt us. Her actions are the reason why I am the way I am today. I know that although the situation wasn’t good, I was able to learn from it and become a good person. Most importantly I was able to forgive her, not only for her but for my own sake. I genuinely love my mother with my entire heart. I would give my life for hers without even thinking it. Being put what I was put through, I never thought I could have such strong feeling for her like I do. Good thing can come out of painful obstacles.
Moments” are the moments that make life interesting, because in these moments you are gaining knowledge. All of my “Ah-ha! Moments” seem to be connected with the fact that in each moment I saw how history is so relevant to modern life. In Paradise Lost I found that even today we are still dissecting what happened in the Garden of Eden with Adam and Eve. While observing the picture by Rembrandt, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Tulp I made the connection that even the Baroque Era they were learning about how the body works just like we do in the modern world, such as my own Anatomy class. While listening to Canon in D Major I made the connection that this particular song is still used today in weddings, even though this was written back in the 17th century. This made me think of my favorite band Mumford & Sons, because in their song “Sigh no more” they used history by directly quoting Shakespeare express their
Life is a series of experiences in which each one of us grows into the individual we are now. Every move, each word and thought shapes our person.
Every single person experiences moments that pivot the way they interpret every day occurrences in life. Whether these experiences are triumphant or devastating, our perspectives and the way we morally grow are influenced as these pivotal moments avail their importance over time. I never truly thought about pivotal moments in my life until my ninth grade literacy class’ first unit. Some of the most impacting moments in my life occurred only in the past couple years, and when I’m suppose to write about how they have affected my perspective and what my moral growth is from them, what if I don’t know yet? What if someone
I was called into admin with three managers sitting around. My department just passed the district walk-through a week before, the department was doing great, so I was curious to see what this meeting was about. My boss and bosses boss where sitting down, a lady from human resources was phone conferencing in. Defining moments in my life have helped shape my mindset. More so, it has allowed me to venture in a way to live my life with pure happiness and fulfillment. My defining moment was being let go of my job. I was completely devastated and felt like I was kicked sideways.
I woke up to the sound of my cousin screaming and ran into the living room to witness the second airplane crash into the World Trade Center. I remember my heart racing, my body feeling numb, and my mind jumping into a state of fear and shock. It was the day I realized that life should never be taken for granted. I watched as the first responders risked their lives to save others. I witnessed the love for humanity as they displayed it through their actions of courage. This experience ignited a fire in me to do the same
...n my life. On that day, I learned that the aspects of knowing how to do something and knowing how to teach it are different indeed, but when they are intertwined, good things can happen.
I can still remember that small enclosed, claustrophobic room containing two armed chairs and an old, brown, paisley print couch my dad and I were sitting on when he told me. “The doctors said there was little to no chance that your mother is going to make it through this surgery.” Distressed, I didn’t know what to think; I could hardly comprehend those words. And now I was supposed to just say goodbye? As I exited that small room, my father directed me down the hospital hallway where I saw my mother in the hospital bed. She was unconscious with tubes entering her throat and nose keeping her alive. I embraced her immobile body for what felt like forever and told her “I love you” for what I believed was the last time. I thought of how horrific it was seeing my mother that way, how close we were, how my life was going to be without her, and how my little sisters were clueless about what was going on. After saying my farewells, I was brought downstairs to the hospital’s coffee shop where a million things were running
Everyone has had that one moment, or maybe a couple. The moment when their life changes forever, the moments when they know they will never be the same person they were yesterday. These moments are turning points that play a large role in a person’s identity.
After reviewing my life, I have decided my life defining moment was when my family and I moved to Texas from Oklahoma. I consider this move my life changing moment because it changed so many things in my life. This move set the stage for an entirely new life for me. Moving six hours away from the only home I knew certainly called for many changes.
Many pivotal moments appear in a human beings life to change the way that individual thinks. All human experiences shape the way a person becomes. The death of my 20 year old second cousin changed my perspective on life. It was not because he was close to me or had a huge impact on my life, but because such a young life ended so suddenly. I got to experience how that impacted and even changed certain people. I came to the realization that all those stories on the news actually happen to real life people. These stories seem so unimaginable, but from that point on, I realized that anything can happen to anyone in the simple blink of an eye. I learned that although every human envisions certain things to occur in their lifetime, many aspects cannot
The most distinguishing and memorable moment of my life was entering high school for the first time. I feel that the event of starting high school was the starting point of what kind of person I was going to become. Not only did I start going to a new kind of school, but I started attending the high school youth group at my church. I also had the privilege to start working on my first car. Without this experience, I feel that I would not be where I am right now. This memorable moment started with my transition to the high school youth group at church.
When thinking of a defining moment, most people think of happiness or a once in a lifetime type of scenery. My defining moment transpired August 2, 2007, this is the day my grandmother made her transition to her heavenly home. Many days I would relive this day and the moments leading up to her life transition. Although I wanted my grandmother to remain at her earthly home in my presence, God had an assignment for her in his heavenly home. So, I’m left with memories of her beautiful face, sweet voice, and everyday values that she instilled in me during my adolescent’s years.
The car accident will always be a major moment in my life because of what it showed me. That accident gave me visual proof that God has a plan for everyone and everything has a reason or hidden message. Just when I was coming to a point in my life where I was beginning to see where I fit in at school, it reminded me to cherish every moment has though it was my last, because I don’t know when it’ll be over.
I have a very fulfilling feeling about what I have been able to accomplish in my life so far. I want the absolute best for myself and those close to me. I often go above and beyond to help those around me succeed and be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be.