Literature through the Year

Literature we've read through out the year has had an impact on me. Some more than others obviously. The alchemyst was one that hit me good. A young boy trying to do what he thinks is best for his life, not having anyone to rely on. Always seeming to get stuck in the bad parts of life. He ran from home and what his parents wanted for him at a young age and became living the life of a shepard, through dreams he believe there was something more. He began to search for it. I think many of us have a fantasy about a secret life we could live, leaving home against your parents will to go and live a life you want. Everyone wants to live "their" life. Without having anyone trying to point them into any directions, being able to figure each situation out on your own. And then there is that thought in the back of our heads that tells us, there could be something more, the grass is always greener on the other side. Which is true right? You go searching endlessly to find that something that's on the other side, to either be disappointed or to be happy. It takes a lot of courage to leave your comfort and what you know, to go out and find a whole new life for yourself. A man said to the Universe is also one of my favorites. I read it last year in Mrs. Maschmeyers class. We think everything is about me me me. But its not. This man is talking to existence and the universe and everything around him, talking big. What would you do if I wasnt here? The universe replys I wouldn't care. It makes no difference if we are here or not. God created this universe first, without us. We are blessed enough that He put us on it. The universe will still go round and round until God tells it to stop. It makes you think though, how many people would care if you died? or didn't ever exist? Not many. So why do we still act like the world revolves around us? We should show some compassion to other people and get out of this me me me mindset and see where that gets us, we may find out that we are a lot happier. Think about your parents, siblings, friends, teachers, spouse, walmart clerks, librarians, gas station attendants first. Just for one day.