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for losing someone so dear to them, I am able to understand why they yearn so badly for
something to believe in. If every single person had felt that darkness I was feeling, I dont know
that I could have survived that day. Due to the simple fact that others were at peace with what
had happened, I was able to find a sort of serenity as well. I am thankful, for the variety of
religion among us, for if it did not exist we would all have the same thoughts and feelings.
It is with our faith that we are able to run free. It is with hope that we are able to look
forward to a new day. No matter what or who a person believes to be in charge of all bad and
good things that happen, just knowing that someone/something is watching over us is quite
relieving. I, myself, will still stand by my lack of beliefs but I will never forget that temporary
moment of euphoria. For that moment, made it possible for me to accept losing my best friend.
That moment, caused by all of those beautiful people singing to their savior, was all that I
needed to be okay.
Happiness lives in all of us. As Buddha said and Jonathan Haidt quoted, What we are
today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of
tomorrow: our life is the creation of our mind. I firmly agree with this statement, for our life is
just what we choose to build and create; nothing more, nothing less. If we choose to be happy,
we may be happy. If we choose to let that happiness rely on the faith we bestow upon one
specific individual, we may go to them for happiness. All that matters is that we do not let one
specific belief define us, but instead we use that belief to further better ourselves and live the life
we yearn to live. Experiencing life is the most enriching way to really live.
For my thank you note, I have chosen the pastor who spoke for a majority of the service.
I had never made his acquaintance prior to this day and nonetheless he made me feel like one
of his own. His kind words and undeniable faith gave me reason to believe I would be alright,
and for that I am eternally grateful. Let it be known, during the funeral I did not feel quite ready
to approach anyone specifically to tell them what they had done for me. It was not until
moments after that I approached my grandmother and just simply thanked her, hoping she knew
exactly what for.