The Rock Fight Abraham Lincoln once said “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today,” and he was so very right. When I was in eighth grade my family and I lived in an apartment complex that at the time I felt was gigantic and right next to it was a huge amazing park to match which was always maintained almost better than the buildings themselves. I remember it all too well the breeze created by the air funneling between the two buildings, the smell of grass freshly cut, the huge slide that I felt if I fell off of would kill me. The park was our meeting place all of the guys would meet in the sand pit and decide what kind of game we would play for the day, and on this day it happened to be a rock fight. But today …show more content…
The parents in the apartments loved me and I refused to do anything that I felt would get me in trouble. For that the kids in my apartments started to make fun of me calling me names or telling me to man up, so to stop the harassment I joined their games. Most of the games were harmless fun but others where a lot harsher and more extreme. The most popular of the games was rock fights which were like snowball fights but with rocks. We would split into two teams and start going about getting ready for the fight for the first half hour. First we would find a place to set up base, then we sent some to collect rocks and others to build fortifications for the base. After the half hour was over it was time for the game to begin. The game had no mercy you fought not to get hurt and to protect you friends. Even with the chances of getting hurt we continued to play over and over again and for one reason or another we enjoyed …show more content…
That it is always the right thing to come forward and confess if you have ever done anything wrong and that it is ok if you can’t come out right away as long as it is done in a timely manner if it is not very important. This one moment in my life when I was just a kid has stuck with me till now. I remember the fear that I felt to this day and it reminds me to make the correct decision. First not to do anything stupid because the people I’m hanging around with are doing it and it is ok to make a mistake but one must own up to their mistake. You may not be able to escape the responsibility of tomorrow but that is not always the worst thing it can teach a person, it can change a person’s
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The Kokoda Battle occurred from the 21st July 1942 to 16th November in 1942, during World War II. It was a campaign which resulted in an aggressive fight between the Japanese and the Allies. I believe that, based on my research, the Kokoda Battle in World War II was a significant battle for Australians to a great extent. I believe this for three reasons: firstly, the battle was culturally significant to Australia: secondly, the battle was strategically significant to Australia: and thirdly, the battle was of military significance to Australia. I will argue that these reasons are three strong reasons.
Throughout our lives, we learn many different lessons. Whether it is a lesson learned from your consequences, like doing drugs, or getting a speeding ticket for driving too fast in a school zone, everyone learns lessons in their lives. One lesson that I have learned in particular is when I didn’t ask permission to go hang out with friends. My parents were both at work, and I couldn’t get contact either of them, so I decided on my own that I should be able to hang out with some friends because I had nothing to do, and they would never find out if I got back home in time before they returned from work. This was probably the stupidest thing ever, because for some reason, my parents came home early, and they found out, so I had to face the consequences, and learned some life lessons. In Samuel Taylor Colderidge’s Rime of the Ancient Mariner, the old man learns three lessons.
Never take fr granted the time spent with someone, never take for granted the people put in your llife, never take for granted the life you were given because it is not gauranteed. I learned a ton of lessons from my losing my brother but this one has had the biggest impact on me. People become bemused when I explain the whole situation, they really start thinking about everything they have taken for granted. I have to constantly remind myself to not take things for granted. I defiently took my brothers presence for granted. I tought he would always be here for me to chase around but then I lost him in a few short
My life experience might be simple, but I have learned a lot from my life. It is not necessary that someone’s experience has to be a good one to talk about; the point is he should have a passion to learn lessons from it. Every time you go through a bitter experience either in your travels, work, or somewhere else, I would have to say “Congrats! You have got a story to tell your grandsons someday.” I have learnt a lot of lessons from this life and taught myself beautiful lessons. I taught myself to stand firm, never give up, and do my best.
There is a saying, “ The falling of yesterday are the learning of tomorrow ”. This quote is wonderful and inspiring for whomever is afraid of making a mistake. I never thought one day I had to take this quote as my motivation in life. I could still recognize the time when my parents told me to move to from my hometown to Florida. In that moment I knew that life was changing in someway. I was so excited and wondering which way would my life go. Moving to the unknown place is the biggest challenge. It has taught the significant lesson that I would never learn in my own country.
. . there is no such thing as ‘too late’ in life.” The meaning of this aphorism influenced my life by revealing that it’s never too late to follow my dream. No matter how old you are or how much times you have failed, you can do all the things that you want. Some people may want to do something, but think that they have missed their chance when in reality they haven’t. I can relate to this aphorism of once when I fought with my aunt about her annoying children. She always made me take care of them when she went out shopping and would I always get blamed if anything happened to them. Her four kids irritated me with their misbehavior, until once I couldn’t handle them. I went up to my aunt yelling and saying inappropriate words. I felt really doleful afterwards, but I didn’t tell her sorry because I thought it was too late. I learned from this aphorism that it's never too late to do things. Last week I went to my aunt's house and told her that I was really sorry for what I have said to her and her kids. It wasn’t late to say one easy word,
There’s an event in everyone's life that changes you, whether it be a simple hello or a death in the family. Tragically, mine begins with my mother marrying her second husband. The lessons I learned from this man shaped me into the person I am today. I came from a bad situation and he took my family in and and showed me that not every man is the same. Perseverance, the ability to forgive, and willingness to change your life for the better are just some of the things he taught me. If it weren’t for the little talks we had I wouldn’t be hopeful that I am, that I will turn my life around.
Life lessons are good for people. They can help you more than they can hurt you. They really don’t hurt you, because they are like warnings for the bad stuff out in the world today. They are just little helpful hints. They are especially helpful when you are in the time of need. If a life’s lesson hurts you, you are using them in the wrong way.
These three lessons were the most significant things I’ve learned while attending school. From kindergarten rules all the way to beginning the road to finding myself. Spending more than half of my life in school I’ve dealt with failure, achievement, and everything in between. I’ve learned great life-lessons that have impacted me greatly not just for the time being, but
These lessons and traits I have taught myself, have helped me become a better person with a dependable future. Forgive all who wrong you, love your family and friends, but love your enemies more. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Remember that obtaining perfection is impossible in your life on earth and remember that you show who you are through your actions, not what you look like. Be grateful of your current state; you are alive and can change the world and all who inhabit it through your actions and words. Help, give, and pray for the less fortunate. “If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”-Jesus Christ.
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Everyone, at some point in their life, has made a mistake. Sometimes we get lucky and only falter a little, making it through the problem relatively intact. Other times, we mess up a lot and have to fix what was damaged over a long period of time. However, the same is true for most, if not all cases—those who make the mistake learn from it. Often times, our failures teach us valuable lessons that we only gained because of the experience we gathered after messing up. I have personally achieved a wealth of knowledge and experience just from all of my own little mishaps, and a few major ones.
Today I take this lesson and try my best to apply it in my life. I just recently broke up with my girlfriend and she hurt me deeply. My love for her is stronger than I’ve ever experienced for anybody. Even though my heart is hurting and it feels like my chest is going to cave in I know I can’t be angry at her. People’s feelings change and I can’t let that situation turn me into a person with a negative outlook on love and life. I’ll do just as Mama taught me to love and show kindness to my ex girlfriend, Kirtrina, regardless of how much she hurt me. Mama demonstrated ensuring the happiness of those we, love even when wronged is the best way to live and that is how I want to be remembered. Not having a negative thought connected to my name after I’m gone.
Why do you need to learn from your mistakes? The most important life lessons we will ever learn will be from the bad decisions we make. Time and experience can be excellent teachers w...