What makes someone a Coward, This is a question that could be answered with vastly different answers depending on who you ask, for me a coward is someone who backs down in that face of danger, a person who is lacking the courage to do something morally right that needs to be done for the… Continue Reading What Makes Someone a Coward?
Category: Personal Response
Beneath The Surface – Underlying Sensitivity in Masculinity
Masculinity is a set of expectations such as behaviours and roles associated with men. The idea of masculinity is defined differently from past and present times, where masculinity was seen as a standard that men should attribute. But what exactly is masculinity? In contrast to femininity, a person who embodies masculinity can be seen as… Continue Reading Beneath The Surface – Underlying Sensitivity in Masculinity
Sensitive Strength
In response to Alden Nowlan’s story, “The Glass Roses”, the question arises of whether or not it is possible for a man to be both sensitive and strong. I feel like the word “sensitive” has a pretty ubiquitous meaning. A sensitive person is very in touch with their emotions and is not afraid… Continue Reading Sensitive Strength
A Fork in the Road: How Subtle Adversities Influence Us Long-Term
In “The Paper Menagerie”, adversity plays a significant role in shaping the identity of Jack and his parents as they arrive in Connecticut from Hong Kong. The struggles that the characters have to endure and persevere through help them develop their mindsets, personalities, and attitudes on different parts of society, that leads to pressure them… Continue Reading A Fork in the Road: How Subtle Adversities Influence Us Long-Term
Embracing Change: A Journey of Choices and Consistency
I believe in the choice to change I believe in the ability to make the future different from the present. Each day we are faced with numerous decisions which shape the way we live and by making the right choices most of the time we can improve and reach our goals. In my life, change… Continue Reading Embracing Change: A Journey of Choices and Consistency
The Inner Meaning of the Individual
“Religion is the base to all life” Lord Krishna once said, “The greatest contentment comes from devotion alone and not from its rewards, therefore one who has this devotion seeks nothing else.” This quote is a great factor to one of my beliefs and that religion is the base to all life. The Image below… Continue Reading The Inner Meaning of the Individual
Unveiling the Voice: The Essence of Freedom of Speech
In a world where some people can’t speak up, where opinions get shut down, and where disagreement is hushed, freedom of speech is super important. When I think about what I believe in, freedom of speech is right up there. A lot of people in modern world only say what they have to say rather… Continue Reading Unveiling the Voice: The Essence of Freedom of Speech
CONSISTENCY IS THE BEDROCK WHERE DISCIPLINE THRIVES
In all walks of life, we have certain values and beliefs that we hold true to ourselves and put into practice consistently, playing major roles in shaping perspectives, behaviors, and decisions. Whether it’s guided by one’s culture or upbringing, we don’t specifically declare them, but rather we subconsciously integrate them into our daily lives. When… Continue Reading CONSISTENCY IS THE BEDROCK WHERE DISCIPLINE THRIVES
Adversity to Achievement
Failure, to many, is the lack of success in one’s ability to achieve their ultimate goals. However, in reality, it is the ability to overcome obstacles and find that inner strength within us to get back up again. When I face failure, it allows me to adapt to a growth mindset; through dedication and hard… Continue Reading Adversity to Achievement
The presence of Resilience during times of Adversity
I am sure to believe that everyone at some point in their lives has undergone some type of adversity and found themselves at the depths of their problems unable to find a way to resurface. You may have felt the unwavering anxiety as your mind believes that you are enclosed tightly in hardship, with no… Continue Reading The presence of Resilience during times of Adversity