How Life Has Changed Over the Past 15 Years
It is not a secret that the pace in which modern humanity develops is constantly increasing. Social and political agendas may change drastically in no…
essay about life
What Is Life?
By Nicholas Klacsanzky Life, as we humans know it, is multifaceted and defined based on perspective. That is why it is important to see what…
Gun Control
As horrible as it sounds, almost every year the United States suffers at least one case of a mass shooting with lethal consequences. Such incidents…
What Makes Me Happy
By Nicholas Klacsanzky Though happiness is said to be universal, it can be derived by countless things and actions. Each person has specific phenomena that…
Reality TV and Its Impact on Teenagers
It is probably impossible to find a person living in a developed country that would not have heard about reality shows. A relatively new genre…
Life is a Game
Many wise people have said over eons that life is a game. What did they mean by this statement? I will demonstrate this belief in…
My Secret Place: Hidden Beach Waterfall
In my hometown of Edmonds, Washington, there is Richmond Beach, about a 20 minute-walk from my parent’s home. The walk features many cute houses, a…
My Experience Volunteering
I have had three avenues through which I volunteered: as a conservationist, as a meditation teacher, and as a musician. All three have been enriching…
My Least Favorite Food
I am not a picky eater. In fact, there is little I cannot eat. I do not have allergies for any foods, and I am…
What is Reality?
Most people do not stop to introspect about what reality really is. Usually, we use the word “reality” to mean what seems to be, or…
Family
A family at first glance can be simple to define, but if one truly delves into what constitutes a family, it gets muddier. Though we…
What is Success?
Success usually is associated with money and achieving material goals. However, success can be more spiritually-grounded as well. I believe that true success is more…
Stereotypes
Western society nowadays is a society constantly struggling with all kinds of problems. Sometimes I feel like people keep making up social, economic, moral, ethical,…
The Importance of Extracurricular Activities
School can be a drab place. For those who are not interested in one’s own education, school can be bleak. However, if you are active…
Road Rage
Driving is never easy. Every time you enter your vehicle and start the engine, you take on a great responsibility: for your own life and…
The Friends You Keep
From three to eight years of age, I can remember having one primary friend: Curtis. There were several other “minor” friends, however. I considered the…
Top Reasons Why Immigration Can Be a Harsh Challenge
There are many countries in the world where living conditions can be challenging to bear, to put it mildly. Citizens of developed countries such as…
Insomnia
How often in your life have you been in a condition when you are deadly tired and dream only about getting in your warm bed—to…
Little Leader
When I was 15, I attended a church camp in the summer. This was not your usual church. It was named The Center for Spiritual…
Violence Can Be an Answer
I was rather small and skinny, and because of this, I had been dumped into toilets, locked into lockers, pushed around, called names, and I…
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