What Came Before

Looking back on hi account is a great way to learn how to improve the future. America is built on The solvent of Independence which is a solid foundation for establishing how we should look forward. As we progress, we back use the determine and principles of the departed in addition to the mistakes they may harbor occurred and create a transgress future.Lesson 2 The Best of IntentionsWhen tone back over our historic roots, we affect to consider both the good and the fearful. This is how we learn. We can look at how some groups of people were mistreated. We can see how we can be a better human race. We can see the consequences of past choices. We can evaluate successes and find ways to make them even better in the future. History is a great model for us on how to prep ar for the future.Lesson 3 The Devils in the DetailsAll historical events are significantly impacted by emotions and attitudes at that time. The same is true to solar day. Peoples perceptions, biases, opinions, reactions, emotions, and attitudes influence the entire culture. These enlarge shape the entire environment of America.Lesson 4 Pivot PointsPivot Points occur in e re every last(predicate)yones lives. It is a time when we are set more or less with a critical decision and we are required to use a great allot of courage or effort to move in a new direction. This year I am attending a new high school for my senior year. I am very anxious(p) about this since I really dont know anyone at the new high school and i opinion exchangeable I will be completely lost. solely I also feel equivalent it is the best option for me and that I need to try my best to be successful in doing this.Lesson 5 Illusion vs. RealityI bring forward Hollywood has distorted peoples reality. We see in movies and on TV that every story has a happy ending. We learn from video games that is something is in our way we can just fire go it. This is non how reality works. Sometimes we fall in bad days. Maybe ev en bad years. There isnt incessantly a perfect solution. Not everyone can win every time. We just have to learn to not give up and to keep trying. Even if today is bad, we can try for a better day tomorrow.Lesson 6 Integrity of the MindPart of life is accomplishment how to trust yourself and the decisions that you make. As we start life we are told how to do virtually new things by our parents or a t all(prenominal)er. But they are not always in that respect to give us step by step instructions. So at some point we need to start trusting our instincts and intuition to determine how to best solve problems and complete tasks. Our mind is constantly learning and growing. Through experience, we can trust the decisions we make as we become more(prenominal) mature.Lesson 7 Modern American TranscendentalismI actually watched the movie So I Married An Axe Murdered with my dad. He loves this movie and thinks it is very funny. I thought it was pretty weird but I laughed in it as well. Th e poetry was reallyn odd to me. It didnt seem to have a point. And the coffee bar where they did the poetry reading was very strange as well. I cared part of the movie. But I dont really see how that style of poem indite is very influential on the literary world.Lesson 8 The Origins of idolise in LiteratureHalf my family really likes scary stuff. Me, my dad, and my infant love scary movies. My mom and two brothers absolutley shun scary movies. Its funny to watch scary movies with all of us and see how scared half my family gets. I think its really funny actually.Lesson 9 Fear of the UnknownI asked my parents if they remember September 11, 2001 and what they were doing. They both knew exactly where they were and what they were doing. They then talked about other significant historical events in their lives, like when President Reagan was shot and when the Space Shuttle crashed. I think these are defining moments for the acres and people truly unite in times of tragedy. Im not sure what events during my lifetime are like this. Maybe when Trump surprisingly won.Lesson 10 The Great American NovelI have an uncle that always says hes going to retrograde and write the next great American novel. I never really knew what he meant by this. I think he is just bored with his life. It does seem like all the great, award winning novels were scripted a long time ago. I wonder if someone I know or go to school with will end up being the author of the next great American novel.Lesson 11 Examples of CourageAt church someone said that the trials and challenges we face today as teenagers are more difficult than the challenges the pioneers faced when crossing the plains. This really made me think because I always thought I would totally hate to be a pioneer with no home and wondering where we would get food each day. But then I thought about the challenges I face each day with school, friends, temptations to do bad things, etc. I think it is very challenging to be a teenag er right now.Lesson 12 No Run-of-the-Mill ManI remember reading To Kill A Mocking Bird and how Aticus FInch never waivered on how he stood for what he believed in. Ive had friends like this. They are not tempted to do bad things. They always do what is right. I think these kinds of people are very admirable. I hope I can be more like that in my lifetime.Lesson 13 Most People Are NiceI think my extension is much better about seeing the good in all people and being less judgemental about others. My granddadrents generation and even my parents generation seem to have many more biases and prejudices against different races, sexual orientation, opposing governmental beliefs, etc. I think my generation is much more accepting of differences in people. I think this is a very positive thing and I hope that it makes the world a better center as my generation gets older.English 2nd SemesterLesson 1 Small Towns Big DreamsI have never lived in a small town. But my grandparents came from sma ll towns. I have visited where they grew up and I dont think I could survive. My grandpa was born in a log cabin in Elmo, Utah. He didnt even have outpouring piss. I like all of the luxuries of growing up near a Walmart and McDonalds. I feel like it makes it easier to focus on big dreams if I dont have to worry about where Im going to get water to survive. Living in a civilized community allows me to dream bigger.Lesson 2 The Harlem Renaissance and BeyondBlack writers have had a great influence on literature and arts. I think it is very valuable to learn from their challenges and struggles. I am happy that even though they have had a lot of adversity, they are now fair very successful. SOme of the greatest musicians, athletes, politicians and business leaders are blacks. They have overcome many obstacles.Lesson 3 Wars and Wars and WarsGreat lessons can be learned from wars. Wars have lead to us being able to enjoy most of our freedoms. Wars have created more equlality. Some wars stem from selfishness. Some wars are fought to overthrow evil dictators. Some wars have good and bad people on both sides. People fight wars because they are passionate about their belief so much so that they are willing to risk their lives.Lesson 4 Personal Challenges and ChoicesI have had many challenges in my life. When I was four years old I nearly died from Kawasakis Desease. I lived at Primary Childrens Hospital for several weeks until they were able to diagnose my illness. I have had family challenges like my parents getting divorced. I think these things have made me stronger but they were very difficult at the time.Lesson 5 Who Are WeAnd Who Should We Be?These are some of lifes biggest questions. I often wonder what my purpose in life is supposed to be. I think all I can do today is try to be the best soul I can with values that can shape the person I want to be. Things like ingenuousness and loyalty are attributes that can benefit me today and for the rest of my life. No matter what I become, these values will make me a better person.Lesson 6 And Where Are We Going?Life is a jaunt and there are many times that I may vere off course. I think each time I get off course, my goal is to try and learn from the experience. Where did I go upon? What could I have done better? This will help me to navigate better in the future. I can grow from each experience and learn how to be a better person.