In Christianity, a devotion and a vulnerability to God, grants a sense of security and bond with God. Especially in times of hardship, Christians rely on and put their trust in God. Although this is not a ritual, it is a belief that is important in Christianity. Thurman understood this clearly when his mother stated, “Nothing will happen to us, Howard; God will take care of us” (Thurman 46). Here, Thurman had a realization that despite their unfortunate situation, his mother was able to surpass this with the belief that God will be there to care for them. With such a devotion to God, it allows for fear to diminish. Once this fear is eliminated, it allows someone to focus on the important things in life like, family, friends, and nature. Since …show more content…
This strategy allows people to come in touch with themselves and everything surrounding them. By being consciously aware of every single action one takes, it promotes appreciation and a deeper understanding of our world. In addition, Buddhists stress that everything is impermanent, one’s actions are significant in life. Heidt stresses this where she states, “Because of the impermanence of all things, actions are a person’s only true possession, and the consequences of actions are borne by both the person acting and those who are acting upon” (Heidt 37). One’s actions in Buddhism are clearly important because they can truly hurt or help our society. However, in order to make positive decisions one must practice touching peace and joy through mindfulness. Thich Nhat Hanh lives his life every day being fully conscious of his contributions to others, nature, and learning to be in touch with an inner sense of peace. Mindfulness is a strategy that many people today can benefit from. According to Hanh, “When you enter deeply into this moment, you see the nature of reality, and this insight liberates you from suffering and confusion. Peace is already there to some extent: the problem is whether we know how to touch it” (Hanh 16). This quote emphasizes how a practice like this brings about peace and happiness. When someone is in touch with themselves, they bring positivity to others. Happiness is contagious, …show more content…
As I have seriously begun to mature over the past four years, it has taught me to appreciate everyone in my life, especially my parents. My parents have made a countless amount of sacrifices for me and my sister and I could not be more grateful for that. In past years, I have been totally reliant of my family and often did not value their support as much as I do now. Instead, today I have learned to become independent and become less concerned with myself. Through putting my best effort in school and becoming more self-reliant I hope to show my gratitude for everything they have done for me. Now I am often more concerned for other people like my parents than I am for myself. Frankl similarly states, “The more one forgets himself - by giving himself to a cause to serve or another person to love- the more human he is and the more he actualizes himself” (Frankl 110). This is exactly what I strive to do every day in my life. By putting others before myself in my life and in my future career, I hope to bring more positivity to people’s