I'm most proud of the blessings that God has bestowed upon me, in my life. He's given me the vision to truly see that you can fall down, but you can still get back up. Hopefully I'll learn from my mistakes and have the opportunity to strengthen and improve the next thing I do - Martin Lawrence. I chose this quote because it truly relates to me. Many of the circumstances we go through in life are either to develop us as a person or were tested to see how we resolve such situation. Tikkun Olam, I really like the sound of this word and for its meaning; which means world repair. It implies that each person has a hand in working towards to change, improve, and fix its earthly surroundings. It implies the betterment of humanity’s existence as well …show more content…
Two of which I really enjoyed and learned a lot from are The Pearl and To Heal a Fractured World. For example in the book The Pearl Kino sees the Pearl as a way to fulfill all his dreams and desires. The value of Pearl changes overtime because of town’s people, buyers, and Kino. The pearl is especially valuable to Kino; he sees his entire life dependent on this pearl. He sets many dreams such as marriage in church, well dressed, buying a harpoon and a rifle; lastly that his son will go to school. This book assembled all major aspects such as trust, greed, culture, anger, happiness, death, and evil. Many of us in reality seek true happiness but it depends where that happiness lies. One can be happy being rich, famous, or just living a simple lifestyle. We seek happiness in our job, relationships, money and other profitable investments. We are pacing in this fast society where everyone wants to achieve their goals and dreams in life; which is good but one should 'stop and smell the flowers'. This particular saying is a reminder, a message, for each of us, to stop and enjoy the day, the moment and the minute because time passes quickly. Be thankful to your loved ones. Another text that impacted me is To heal a fractured world. My favorite quote is “We are here to make a difference, to mend the fractures of the world, a day at a time, an act at a time, for as long as it takes to make it a place of justice and compassion where the lonely are not alone, the poor not without help; where the cry of the vulnerable is heeded and those who are wronged are heard. ‘Someone else's physical needs are my spiritual obligation.’ In my personal perspective I believe as human beings we have some duties to fulfill for the better. It is our job to make the world a healthier and friendly environmental place for us, our children, and for the sake of