This year’s retreat was especially crucial for the main character and her uncle who were both going through challenging times. Wilderness was used as an outlet to cope with her divorce and her uncle’s ill health; during the retreat, she comforts him, “I am sorry that you have Parkinson’s” (Sinor, 2008, p. 52). This was the perfect opportunity to offer her condolences because they were alone, away from distractions and at peace with themselves. In wilderness, they were able to overlook their troubles and enjoy the beauty of nature that connected them. In Edward’s
Throughout “The Things They Carried,” Tim O’Brien uses symbolism to reflect the men’s necessity to feel hope and optimism among the destruction surrounding their lives. An example of this implementation is his description of the letters that Lieutenant (Lt.) Cross received from Martha, a female acquaintance back home. He says, “They were not love letters, but Lieutenant Cross was hoping…” (178). Again he discusses this place in the Lieutenant’s mind where he must go to get away from the inherent horror and gravity of the situation he is in when O’Brien writes that at dusk the Lieutenant would “hold them with the tip of his fingers, and spend the last hour of light pretending” (178) and that “he would imagine camping trips into White Mountains in New Hampshire” (178). Just the simple thought of Martha and spending time with her seems to be what Lt. Cross needs to escape from all this weight that they carried as O’Brien
“You don’t like anything that’s happening”… “I like Allie and I like doing what I’m doing right now. Sitting here with you, and talking, and thinking about stuff, and-“, in this conversation with Phoebe Holden shows that he is happiest when he is with his siblings. Holden finds himself depressed when he is alone with his thoughts but when around the people he loves he is happy. In the plot of the book Holden is usually alone thinking back to when he was with his family. His Character labels himself “yellow” and often feels isolated.
I consider myself lucky to have come across a man as great as my husband. When we first met, I was ignorant to many affairs of the heart. Morrie was the one to educate me and bring me out of my shell. His kindness and vibrant attitude towards life are just a few of the things that attracted me to him. We have spent many years together and I have become a disciple of his philosophy.
Example, If it is long hours at work, take a break. If it is problem with relationship at work try to talk and work it out. Also there are some exercise what everybody can do such as breathing , yoga, meditation what relaxing the body . Also last thing what everybody can do, if not possible to minimise stress another way - go to see the dr.and there are some medication what will help to reduce stress. In our lives we can see different ways how people dealing with the stress, sometime its not very nice like a drinking alcohol,, smoking or some of people havin eating
People like Ron Frantz who was like a dad to Chris while he away from home, tried to give Chris advice about how to have a better life. “When you forgive, you love. And when you love, God's light shines upon you.” A similar connection was made with Jan and Rainey where Chris shared good times with them and he got a taste of people that love him. Before his death, he has regrets and writes “Happiness only real when shared”after everything , he realizes that there is no happiness without human relationships. Everything is worthless unless shared with with his dearest friends and
Joaquin describes Mark as being “unable to find his way back” to the land of the living. Colin seems to be an especially important part of this process; whenever his name is mentioned, Mark “shrinks, becoming literally a more compact person.” When Mark allows himself to be forgiven for Colin’s death and allowing his friend to leave his mind, Mark subsequently finds his way back to the living world and those he loves: “[As Colin left him], Mark felt something else leaving him, the tether on his throat, the night water on his temples.” Mark illustrates Anderson’s ‘survivor’ in different ways. As a man plagued by the death of a friend, his survival is complicated by a very strong sense of guilt and cumulative stress. It is only after he faces these events that he is
He is enthusiastic about it and it is relatively easy for him to open up and express himself. By exploring the light topic of a holiday overseas, Rob gets to talk about the core issue of stress that he is experiencing in general in trying to be more financially stable. He comes into the session having previously recognized an old behaviour of limiting himself financially. He goes on discussing how the trip and his relationship with his girlfriend are incentives to change that long-held behaviour. He feels challenged and motivated and sees that however difficult and somewhat stressful this stage of his life is, the “bad” -as he labels the hard times- is part of the journey.
He was determined to surpass what nature threw at him and used what he learned to renew himself. The reward he received was being able to live in a way similar to the life he’s always wanted. This was what helped him grow as a person spiritually by letting him find closure and peace with himself. Aron Ralston was also one that enjoyed solo adventures. He took them as a chance to unwind and escape from work or life in general.
I believe this poem has a very optimistic attitude. The mood is blissful and carefree. I find him inspirational. Everyone needs to be reminded to smile sometimes. Reading this poem lifts the weight of the world off of the readers shoulders by making him think about what make him happy.