Today, I thought about what the best teacher is. I think the best teacher is not a teacher who teaches well, but a person who changes students' heart. The reason why I think this way is because everyone can teach students, but not everyone can change students' heart. For example, when I was third grade of junior high school, my grade was so bad. So, I was not able to go to good high school and I gave up to study. One day, my teacher called me and counseled me about going to high school. Eventually, he persuaded me to study hard, and I changed my mind. I studied diligently and I was able to go to very good high school. Although it happened long time ago, I still remember him and miss him. According to my experience, the teacher who changes students' heart is the best.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Friday, March 28, 2008
CANNOT
Today I wrote about the meaning of the word "cannot"
Cannot
Billions of people live in this world. They have many relationships in their lives including relationships between friends, co-workers, and family members. In addition, people have conversations within these relationships; also, people use the word “cannot” many times. However, people do not know what the meaning of “cannot” is and they misuse it.
First, people use the word “cannot” incorrectly. If people really think about it, soon they may realize they use wrong word. For example, people say, “I can’t do it.” It means they are not able to do it; in other words, they are not capable of. Nevertheless, people use the word “cannot” even when they are able to do it. They say that they cannot do it not because of lack of the capability, but because they do not try. Actually, people can do but just do not try.
Second, people do not think deeply. According to the New Bury Dictionary, “cannot,” means to be unable to do something. In spite of the fact that the dictionary gives absolute definition for the word “cannot,” people use the word wrongly because they do not like to think. There is a reason why people do not take to think. In these days, technology is very developed, especially, the Internet. High technology helps people to live their lives more convenient. On the other hand, it makes people not to think. All they have to do is go to website and type whatever they want and press enter. People want to live their lives more convenient and easier, but the desire makes them fools. Thus, people cannot distinguish difference between “cannot” and do not try. Not thinking deeply and carefully is one of the reasons why people use the word “cannot” in the wrong way.
Lastly, people do not know about themselves exactly. People do not know for sure how much they can do, their capabilities, and their limitations. For example, believe or not, some people say human only use 10% of brain capacity. Moreover, people can find these kinds of hypothesis on the Internet: "They say you only use 10% of it." (Advertisement for database software, 1999): "You only use 11% of its potential." (Advertisement for digital TV, 1999). It proves that there is no limitation for people. However, people easily say, “I can’t do it” because they do not know certainly about themselves.
In conclusion, many people misuse the word “cannot.” The reasons why people misuse the word are various. Some people may do not know correct meaning of “cannot.” Some may do not think deeply, and some may do not know themselves. People should use correctly the word “cannot” because there are so many things people can do even though they think they cannot. Before saying, “I cannot do it,” people should try to do the best. After trying, although it does not work, it does not matter because at least they tried. Therefore, people should use the word “cannot” properly and correctly.
Cannot
Billions of people live in this world. They have many relationships in their lives including relationships between friends, co-workers, and family members. In addition, people have conversations within these relationships; also, people use the word “cannot” many times. However, people do not know what the meaning of “cannot” is and they misuse it.
First, people use the word “cannot” incorrectly. If people really think about it, soon they may realize they use wrong word. For example, people say, “I can’t do it.” It means they are not able to do it; in other words, they are not capable of. Nevertheless, people use the word “cannot” even when they are able to do it. They say that they cannot do it not because of lack of the capability, but because they do not try. Actually, people can do but just do not try.
Second, people do not think deeply. According to the New Bury Dictionary, “cannot,” means to be unable to do something. In spite of the fact that the dictionary gives absolute definition for the word “cannot,” people use the word wrongly because they do not like to think. There is a reason why people do not take to think. In these days, technology is very developed, especially, the Internet. High technology helps people to live their lives more convenient. On the other hand, it makes people not to think. All they have to do is go to website and type whatever they want and press enter. People want to live their lives more convenient and easier, but the desire makes them fools. Thus, people cannot distinguish difference between “cannot” and do not try. Not thinking deeply and carefully is one of the reasons why people use the word “cannot” in the wrong way.
Lastly, people do not know about themselves exactly. People do not know for sure how much they can do, their capabilities, and their limitations. For example, believe or not, some people say human only use 10% of brain capacity. Moreover, people can find these kinds of hypothesis on the Internet: "They say you only use 10% of it." (Advertisement for database software, 1999): "You only use 11% of its potential." (Advertisement for digital TV, 1999). It proves that there is no limitation for people. However, people easily say, “I can’t do it” because they do not know certainly about themselves.
In conclusion, many people misuse the word “cannot.” The reasons why people misuse the word are various. Some people may do not know correct meaning of “cannot.” Some may do not think deeply, and some may do not know themselves. People should use correctly the word “cannot” because there are so many things people can do even though they think they cannot. Before saying, “I cannot do it,” people should try to do the best. After trying, although it does not work, it does not matter because at least they tried. Therefore, people should use the word “cannot” properly and correctly.
Lord of the Flies
Today I wrote an essay after reading Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies
William Golding’s ‘lord of the flies’ is a story about conflicts that English boys have while they are shut in a desert island. Through this story, Golding wants to show us the ambiguity and fragility of civilization. Furthermore, he wants to tell us all human beings are innately evil.
To begin with, why Golding wrote about children? Most people believe child is innocent and pure; even some people say a child is like an empty paper so whatever people draw on it that becomes the child’s personality. In addition, G.K. Chesterton says, “Children are innocent and love justice, while most adults are wicked and prefer mercy.” As most people belief, children are innocent, however Golding examples these pure children as barbarian, savagery, and uncivilized men. The reason why Golding wrote about children is he wants to emphasize that even children have innate evil inside of their heart.
At the beginning of the story, Ralph and Jack get well. Jack agrees with Ralph’s ideas that they should make rules and keep fire in order to be rescued. In addition, they decide that whenever Ralph blow conch they are going to have assembly. As time pass by, however, conflicts are starting to arise up among children; moreover, they start to separate. It begins with happening that Jack let fire goes off, and Ralph gets mad because he tell Jack and his hunters to keep fire on. This happening develops to separation of children Jack and hunters to Ralph and others. After they are separated, Jack becomes a chief of the other group and he uses spear instead of conch. Later, Ralph and Jack start to hate each other and fight. Eventually, Jack and hunters kill Simon; furthermore, they try to kill Ralph.
At the first, children are very quite, dedicated, and innocent. As soon as, however, Jack against Ralph’s rules, fight each other, and situations are change, children are changed. They are not anymore innocent. They are just animals that follow only own desire, and they follow instinct more than rationality. In spite of the fact that there are only children in an island, who are well known as a symbol of innocent, they hate each other and kill people for just fulfilling their bloody lust. It tells us that all humans are innately evil and we have evilness inside of all of us.
Through writing this story, Golding wants to show all people have two faces; that are good and evil. When a situation goes well, we show good face to people, however, on the other hand, if it does not go well we start to reveal our evil face like dictatorship is revealed when democracy is collapsed. We cover our darkness with with our good thing. Therefore, there is no good man; all humans are innately evil whether young or old.
Lord of the Flies
William Golding’s ‘lord of the flies’ is a story about conflicts that English boys have while they are shut in a desert island. Through this story, Golding wants to show us the ambiguity and fragility of civilization. Furthermore, he wants to tell us all human beings are innately evil.
To begin with, why Golding wrote about children? Most people believe child is innocent and pure; even some people say a child is like an empty paper so whatever people draw on it that becomes the child’s personality. In addition, G.K. Chesterton says, “Children are innocent and love justice, while most adults are wicked and prefer mercy.” As most people belief, children are innocent, however Golding examples these pure children as barbarian, savagery, and uncivilized men. The reason why Golding wrote about children is he wants to emphasize that even children have innate evil inside of their heart.
At the beginning of the story, Ralph and Jack get well. Jack agrees with Ralph’s ideas that they should make rules and keep fire in order to be rescued. In addition, they decide that whenever Ralph blow conch they are going to have assembly. As time pass by, however, conflicts are starting to arise up among children; moreover, they start to separate. It begins with happening that Jack let fire goes off, and Ralph gets mad because he tell Jack and his hunters to keep fire on. This happening develops to separation of children Jack and hunters to Ralph and others. After they are separated, Jack becomes a chief of the other group and he uses spear instead of conch. Later, Ralph and Jack start to hate each other and fight. Eventually, Jack and hunters kill Simon; furthermore, they try to kill Ralph.
At the first, children are very quite, dedicated, and innocent. As soon as, however, Jack against Ralph’s rules, fight each other, and situations are change, children are changed. They are not anymore innocent. They are just animals that follow only own desire, and they follow instinct more than rationality. In spite of the fact that there are only children in an island, who are well known as a symbol of innocent, they hate each other and kill people for just fulfilling their bloody lust. It tells us that all humans are innately evil and we have evilness inside of all of us.
Through writing this story, Golding wants to show all people have two faces; that are good and evil. When a situation goes well, we show good face to people, however, on the other hand, if it does not go well we start to reveal our evil face like dictatorship is revealed when democracy is collapsed. We cover our darkness with with our good thing. Therefore, there is no good man; all humans are innately evil whether young or old.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Two Wolves
I found really good story .. so I posted to share ~
A Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson about how he felt. He said, "I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, angry, violent one. The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one." The grandson asked him, "Which wolf will win the fight in your heart?" The grandfather answered: "The one I feed."
A Native American grandfather was talking to his grandson about how he felt. He said, "I feel as if I have two wolves fighting in my heart. One wolf is the vengeful, angry, violent one. The other wolf is the loving, compassionate one." The grandson asked him, "Which wolf will win the fight in your heart?" The grandfather answered: "The one I feed."
Thought
Today I thought about a proverb--"the early bird catches the worm." People often say, "Work diligently," and "don't be lazy." That is why people like to say this proverb to another. However, I thought about it differently today. I put myself in a worm's shoes. If a worm wakes up early, what is going to happen? The worm will be eaten by a bird. Then the reward of waking up early for the worm is death. I thought deeply about it, and I realized something. Many people want to do better on what they are capable of, but they have to think differently. It does not matter whether one wakes up early or late, or whether one is lazy or hardworking because not everything is achieved by hardworking. What matters is what kind of a condition one is in. People have to know how to deal with impossible conditions, not how to deal with that they can do when they try.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Regret
Today I wrote about regreting....
Many people want to go back to their past and fix things they had done. In addition, many times people think what if they had not done something, what if they had not said something, and so on. Many people want to go back because they think they could change situations, if they go back to their past. However, that is wrong. People should focus on their present instead of their past. I think there are two major reasons why people should focus on the present instead of the past. One is time never waits for people. When people hang on the past, people are going to lose the present. Then, they are going to regret repeatedly. People have to stick with the present because the past is never going to come back. If people want to live meaningful lives, they have to enjoy the present. The other is there is no person who does not regret about the past. People must have something regretful at least one anyway. Thus, people cannot live their lives regretting. If people cannot help but to regret, there is no reason for living in their past. Therefore people should concentrate on the present instead of the past.
Many people want to go back to their past and fix things they had done. In addition, many times people think what if they had not done something, what if they had not said something, and so on. Many people want to go back because they think they could change situations, if they go back to their past. However, that is wrong. People should focus on their present instead of their past. I think there are two major reasons why people should focus on the present instead of the past. One is time never waits for people. When people hang on the past, people are going to lose the present. Then, they are going to regret repeatedly. People have to stick with the present because the past is never going to come back. If people want to live meaningful lives, they have to enjoy the present. The other is there is no person who does not regret about the past. People must have something regretful at least one anyway. Thus, people cannot live their lives regretting. If people cannot help but to regret, there is no reason for living in their past. Therefore people should concentrate on the present instead of the past.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Life
Today, I wrote a peom. This is first time write a poem in English in my life.
Life
Life is like a cup of coffee
Smells sweet taste bitter
Life is like a marathon
We have to keep running
If you don’t, you will be left behind
Life is like a vagabond
We don’t know where it from
And where it goes
Life is like an opinion question
There is no right or wrong answer
Anything can be the answer
Life
Life is like a cup of coffee
Smells sweet taste bitter
Life is like a marathon
We have to keep running
If you don’t, you will be left behind
Life is like a vagabond
We don’t know where it from
And where it goes
Life is like an opinion question
There is no right or wrong answer
Anything can be the answer
Thursday, March 13, 2008
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