Greek Dialectical Journal
Journal Entry #1
Quote: “the only way to save yourself is to endeavor to save others?”
Page: 5
In life there are times when people cannot only focus on themselves. In order to move on, and fulfill life’s destiny you must help those that surround you. One cannot truly understand who they are and why they were brought to earth unless they consider helping those around them. Helping others teaches you to become more understanding patient, and sympathetic toward others. You initially free yourself of any conflict between others and help them as well.
Journal Entry #2
Quote: “I’d believe in God, and I’d believe in the devil, too”
Page: 54
God is considered a supernatural creator and overseer of the universe, while the devil is considered …show more content…
Yet when you take a break from all the money spending and spend time with friends, nature, and family it is easy to see that you can find happiness everywhere especially the smallest things. You do not have to be economically viable in order to find happiness.
Journal Entry # 4
Quote: “Woe to him who wants to please …show more content…
Sometimes ones talent will not support you financially such as an artist, photographer, or dancer. Yet this quote tells us to find our talent find something we like to do and stick with it. In other words go with your gut feeling.
Zorba the Greek Poem:
Narrator’s perspective
Night had fallen,
The sky was pitch – black.
Thinking to myself
It’s over. God is no longer with us.
Laying down in a bunk next to a man,
Once a complete stranger is now considered family.
I was afraid of finding myself alone one evening
I lay down in my new bed, reflecting on my new life.
I remember the books and how they comforted me,
I remember my precious Friend.
Never shall I forget the last moment we shared.
Whenever I happened to dream of a better world
I imagined myself in the hands of my friend surrounded by life.
Awakened from such a beautiful lie,
I tell myself don’t let your self be overcome by lies.
To believe meant I was weak.
Everyday I knew an adventure was waiting for me.
The nights were unbearable.
Every night was filled with silence.
Silence that broke my
Quote: “the only way to save yourself is to endeavor to save others?”
Page: 5
In life there are times when people cannot only focus on themselves. In order to move on, and fulfill life’s destiny you must help those that surround you. One cannot truly understand who they are and why they were brought to earth unless they consider helping those around them. Helping others teaches you to become more understanding patient, and sympathetic toward others. You initially free yourself of any conflict between others and help them as well.
Journal Entry #2
Quote: “I’d believe in God, and I’d believe in the devil, too”
Page: 54
God is considered a supernatural creator and overseer of the universe, while the devil is considered …show more content…
Yet when you take a break from all the money spending and spend time with friends, nature, and family it is easy to see that you can find happiness everywhere especially the smallest things. You do not have to be economically viable in order to find happiness.
Journal Entry # 4
Quote: “Woe to him who wants to please …show more content…
Sometimes ones talent will not support you financially such as an artist, photographer, or dancer. Yet this quote tells us to find our talent find something we like to do and stick with it. In other words go with your gut feeling.
Zorba the Greek Poem:
Narrator’s perspective
Night had fallen,
The sky was pitch – black.
Thinking to myself
It’s over. God is no longer with us.
Laying down in a bunk next to a man,
Once a complete stranger is now considered family.
I was afraid of finding myself alone one evening
I lay down in my new bed, reflecting on my new life.
I remember the books and how they comforted me,
I remember my precious Friend.
Never shall I forget the last moment we shared.
Whenever I happened to dream of a better world
I imagined myself in the hands of my friend surrounded by life.
Awakened from such a beautiful lie,
I tell myself don’t let your self be overcome by lies.
To believe meant I was weak.
Everyday I knew an adventure was waiting for me.
The nights were unbearable.
Every night was filled with silence.
Silence that broke my