My philosophy on life is to live it to the fullest. If you want to do something, then do it because you only have one life and you might as well live it the way you want to. I hate people who care about what others' think and revolve their life around that. Screw everyone else and do the things that you love most, even if it makes you look like a total nerd. I hate people who give into the crowd, people who do things just to fit in. If you don't want to do something, don't do it. For example, in The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri, Gogol wants to fit into the American lifestyle but since he is Indian, he finds it hard for him to adjust. I support Gogol's decision because it's his choice and it was the way he wanted to live his life. Just because his parents held on to their Indian backround, does not mean that Gogol had to hang onto his. I say whatever makes a person happy is what the person should do.
I also like to look at my life with an optimistic point of view life Pangloss from Candide. I like that no matter what happened to Pangloss, he always held onto his belief that life was for the best. I believe that everything happens for a reason and it's a part of God's plan for you. Even the mistakes you make, shape you into the person you later form into. You should be happy with what God has given you, even if it is not the best. I also believe in karma, and because of that I treat people the way I would want to be treated. (I know sounds cliche).
Overall I believe that hardwork pays off in the end and that people who live their lives the way they want to have the overall happiest lives.
2 comments:
that cliche is actually very biblical. its called the Golden Rule and can be found in Matthew 7:12, and again in Luke 6:31. its a good way to live. :)
Why thank you! It was burned into my brain throughout elementary school, and I'm now just coming to appreciate it.
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