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Critical Reflection In “The sense of wonder” the article describes more of the beauty that is found in the environment that surrounds us. Baby Roger is said to have experienced the laughter after meeting the Oceanus commotion in the first visit to the ocean. In the second exploration to the ocean Roger had glimpsed some sand-colored which lead to the search of the ghost in the evening even though it was exiting there is lose of excitement which develops all through up to adulthood where the beautifulness of nature is eventually lost. “A child’s world is flesh and new and beautiful, full of wonder and excitement… beautiful and awe-inspiring, is dimmed and even lost before we reach adulthood” (Gottlieb 23) . There are things which lose meaning especially in reference to the environment that surrounds us as people grow up and come to learn new things. In my position, I agree that at early ages the environment seems to be beautiful and a place where we would all love to be but as one grows up the attitude towards environment is changed In the “experience of grace” Dennis Edward refers to the grace as that which is surprisingly attained as a gift even though it is not something new. This graces his therefore given a point of reference in religion on the supernatural experience from God. All life is lived though the experiences of grace. Different experiences have been related with the grace which includes: childbirth, creativity, and forgiveness. Grace also brings about peace such that there is always a hope of facing the future in which its full control is not laid in human. Grace is not only meant to be present in positive life aspects but also in negative life aspect, for instance of failures like that of Jesus, “however the major pattern in the life of Jesus is failure. His mission fails, his friends fail him, he dies an outcast and a failure” (Edwards 36). The main agenda which is presented in the essay is to show that it is impossible to live without grace as grace is everywhere. It is true that there is always grace in every situation where the grace is supposed to enable someone overcome the negative experiences. At the same time I completely disagree on the idea that Jesus failed by the fact that through His death according to Christian teaching all should receive salvation. Moreover, in “Our God-stories: sharing images” there are different images of whom God is presented as depending on the daily experiences. “But the image of God that makes the most sense to me is the electronic circuit” by Mud Flower Collective. Rituals such as prayers which are conducted by Christians are good but when done without a full understanding of what they bring about they create little or no meaning at all. This essay was meant to show that there is no visual image that can be said to present God whereas He is supposed to be visualized in the realities on the things which we can see. It is completely impossible to have an image that truly is a representation of God. I acknowledge the idea of God being like an electronic circuit by the fact that God created everything and thus through Him we can get the access of al
Introduction The music video Juice by Lizzo, which premiered in 2019, is a manifestation of self-love and body positivity. The title of the song can allude to several things, but the most well-known meaning of ‘having juice’ is having respect and power. The word ‘Juicy’ can also refer to a curvy person (as Lizzo is) who appears to be sexually desirable. Main text The lyrics promote a positive notion of self-acceptance. The song starts with the words, “Mirror, mirror on the wall, don’t say it cause I know I am cute” (Lizzo 0:16-0:20). This is an allusion to a well-known fairy tale Snow White , but instead of asking the mirror “Who is the fairest of them all?”, Lizzo states that she already knows the answer. However, her self-appreciation does not entail diminishing somebody else’s beauty: later she sings, “If I’m shinin’, everybody gonna shine” (Lizzo 0:34-0:37). It goes in line with the modern culture of self-love and body positivity that emphasizes that loving themselves should not limit people’s ability to see somebody else’s beauty and talents. On the contrary, it stands for the idea that accepting themselves as they are and knowing their worth can make it easier for people to respect others. For example, a person with severe scars who accepts and loves themselves is likely to be more tolerant of other person’s acne. The modern self-love and body-positivity culture challenge traditional patterns of competition between women, and in her song, Lizzo supports the idea that her self-appreciation extends to other people. Another important line is, “I’m like chardonnay, get better over time” which challenges ageism stereotypes (Lizzo 0:42-0:45). Chardonnay is a classic French wine, that is supposed to taste better as it gets older. In her song Lizzo states that aging will not diminish her qualities – on the contrary, she will only get better. It contradicts with the assumptions that used to dominate both in culture and in everyday life which suggested that women can only be beautiful while they are young. In her retro-style music video, Lizzo performs as a singer, exercises, appears on a late-night show and telemarketing commercials. The most crucial notion is that she is shown exercising and dancing that also undermines the prejudice towards larger-bodied people’s abilities to perform these kinds of physical activities. Conclusion In her music video, Lizzo claims her right to do everything her body allows her to do – which is everything she wants. She can shine and feel content with herself in any situation in which she is present. The way she moves her body should not be ‘perfect’ or comply with somebody else’s expectations – she is doing it her way. The most important thing that Lizzo enjoys it, and enjoys herself, manifesting-love and acceptance. Work Cited “Lizzo – Juice (Official Video).” YouTube , uploaded by Lizzo Music, 2019. Web.
Introduction People normally depend on one another starting from the time they are born. When a child is born, he/she has to completely depend on those people around him/her for a number of years. But still, even if people grow up and become mature, they do not progressively become independent from one another but they instead turn out to be interdependent. In the course of living, people come to make up a large number of relationships which are set up on “give-and-take” basis with those around (the community, family and friends) as well as the culture. Human beings have turned out to get used to this for the reason that they are biologically formed in such a way that they live in groups and also work and grow in groups. Doris Lessing pointed out in her article “Group Minds” that, a small number of people take joy in being alone and people are in constant search for groups to associate themselves with. In this paper, a critique of Doris Lessing’s article “Group Minds” is going to be carried by considering what other authors say about group mind. Group Minds Human beings are social creatures and this obviously gives them power to come together in order to set up something that is stronger as well as more adaptive and inspired than any individual human being and that is, the group. The general concern that Doris Lessing has in her article “Group Mind”, is that human beings have a lot of information available to them but they are not ready to use it to bring improvement in their social structures as well as groups and thus, they live their own lives. This author is right to a significant level. The moment human beings come to a realization of the exact level to which groups control their lives; they can now start examining how to set up group minds which boost just love alone and the well-being of the society in general. There is a strong believe within the society that human beings are “free individuals” who engage in thinking and speaking for themselves each day. However, this is not true because people’s actions are, in an unconscious way, under the continuous influence of groups. Whatever relationship that exists between two people, or even more, who have the same views in regard to a particular issue offers a good example of the way groups are easily and unconsciously formed among people. Human beings would like to think of themselves as individuals, but the question is, are they actually aware of their group minds? Doris Lessing points out that, as on one hand human beings living in the free world present claims that they have the freedom to live as well as hold beliefs the way they wish, on the other hand, they are negligent in being aware of the way the opinions they have develop from the influences of other people (Lessing 333). Having such social groups as the family and work groups among other social groups as being a quite significant part of the “American lifestyle”, Lessing points out that it is quite normal for
The authors often dismiss the description of the environment, places, or interior in the literature despite its ability to create a dynamic environment and set the tone for events. According to Santana-Acuña, the interior design represents the individual’s medium location between his subjectivity and social environment (220). In this journal entry, I will describe my dream home to practice description skills and explore how authors utilize descriptions for narrative purposes. The Interior description of the home could tell a lot about its owners and the family that lives there. My dream property is a modern mansion located somewhere near the ocean, where the sound of waves crashing against the rocks could be heard from any room. As I prefer neatly decorated interiors, my dream home will be more minimalistic with fewer opportunities for clutter yet cohesive in style, with most of the furniture made of wood and glass. I enjoy open floor plans with minimal partitions because they allow more light and air into the room. Even though there will be smaller separate rooms, each open section of the house, meaning the kitchen, the living room, and the dining room, will have its zone. While giving someone a tour of my house, I will show three spaces that illustrate my style and how I am living in my home. First, the living room section will be presented with two opposing couches with the softest pillows and a distant floor lamp with warm light to provide an environment for friendly conversations without distractions. Next, I will show the kitchen, which will be very different from the other parts of the home, with more colorful details and open shelves with clutter. Cooking for me is more of a creative process; hence the seemingly random placement of objects will represent the optimized comfortable setting for me. Lastly, the dining section will be placed nearby the floor-to-ceiling windows to witness even the slightest changes in the weather. The dining table and chairs will be made from a combination of plastic and glass to appear transparent and let in more natural light from the windows. I suggest that the interior design of my dream home will convey to the visitors the image of the owner who is both creative and organized. Work Cited Santana-Acuña, Álvaro. “9 Interior Spaces in Literature: A Sociological and Historical Perspective.” The Imagery of Interior Spaces , edited by Dominique Bauer and Michael J. Kelly, Punctum Books, 2019, pp. 219-236.
Introduction Valuable outcomes are some of the most important factors that have to be considered during the formulation of a particular project for a client. A project manager should focus on various objectives and strategies that are directly related to a project to find out specific skills and knowledge to use to attain the desired measures of value from it. Therefore, value is a subjective concept that has to be assessed carefully depending on circumstances surrounding a task that needs to be undertaken. The value management project has exposed students to various methods and practices used by professionals to accomplish different tasks in a project successfully. One of the course guidelines requires students to form groups to enable them to share knowledge on various issues that are related to value management in diverse professional settings. For a student to be eligible for grading in the value management class, he or she is expected to undertake a sample project for an Old Cross Community Fitness Centre. The essay’s main intention is to analyse value management plans that will be used by the students’ team to embark on this task. The group will conduct a review of various published sources to uncover important knowledge related to value management processes. The author will discuss the background of this concept to find out how various industrial contexts apply it to different locations. Additionally, the author will analyze other factors that are important to a project’s successful execution, such as methods, tools, and timelines. Background of Value Management Value management is a principle that is used by project managers to analyse how they can attain high-quality outcomes at a low project cost (Norton & McElligott 1995). It is crucial for a project manager to agree with a client on specific objectives that will guide him before undertaking a particular project (ICE 1996). Therefore, both parties have a responsibility to share information so that they make good decisions that will guide all stakeholders involved to set higher performance parameters (British Standards, 1997). In addition, another definition asserts that value management occurs when project implementers use specific methods and apparatus to assess how to attain the needs of stakeholders from a particular project (Venkataraman & Pinto 2008). The latter allows a value manager to find out how to use available resources to satisfy a client’s expectations (IVM 2010). Therefore, the value management process focuses on potential benefits that are likely to be realised by stakeholders of a particular project and systems which are put in place to ensure such objectives are attained (CIRIA 1995). Another definition asserts that value management is the relationship between the fulfilment of stakeholders’ necessities and necessary resour
The purpose of education is to prepare people for effective collaboration within society. There are different educational methods and strategies. Although traditional ways of teaching offer time-tested standards, many educators choose other approaches that help to address students’ learning needs. Project-based learning and makerspaces are among some of the most effective educational strategies (Becker et al., 2016). These environments have many similar and different attributes. The main goal of this paper is to highlight similarities and differences between project-based learning and makerspaces and how they might be implemented in an educational setting. Educators apply various methods to establish an effective learning environment. Project-based learning is a classroom approach that is aimed at enhancing students’ knowledge and skills by means of conducting profound and comprehensive research to find a solution to a complicated problem (“What is,” n.d.). This type of teaching helps to focus on several important aspects. First, such projects require developed critical thinking, cooperation, and organizational skills (Becker et al., 2016). Second, students are involved in discussions and develop presentation skills. Third, educators highlight important ideas that are presented in teaching standards (Larmer & Mergendoller, 2010). Fourth, projects are related to real-world problems, which make learners understand the importance of the content. Fifth, project-based learning provides students with opportunities to choose the way of implementing their projects (Larmer & Mergendoller, 2010). Finally, educators evaluate students and give them effective feedback on their achievements, aiming at improving their performance. Another educational approach is makerspaces. A makerspace is a special space that is provided by educational institutions, libraries, or some others public facilities that are used for learning, researching, and making (Becker et al., 2016). Such spaces are very popular among not only kids and teenagers but also working professionals. In addition, makerspaces offer different equipment that might include 3D printers, computer numerical control tools, and sewing machines (Sheridan et al., 2014). Such educational settings are necessary for people who need to explore their interests. They provide opportunities in different areas such as science, engineering, or art. Makerspaces also help to develop entrepreneurial skills and serve as accelerators for new business ventures (Sheridan et al., 2014). Therefore, this approach is multidimensional. Project-based learning and making might seem to be two different methods, however, in real life, these approaches often go together and complement one another. They both enhance inventiveness, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Students research environmental and socio-economic problems. They also learn new software, study sciences, and explore other disciplines. Students are offered different tools for their project-
Although Niebuhr has a negative attitude toward pacifism, rejecting it, nevertheless, the philosopher highlights several advantages of non-violence in specific social contexts. In the context of force, he notes that while non-violence also leads to destruction, this destruction is non-aggressive and on a smaller scale. On the other hand, according to Niebuhr (247), non-violence allows one to protect oneself from feelings of resentment and resentment, thereby reducing the overall level of violence in the context of moral opposition. While I agree with the philosopher’s position on opposing force, I cannot accept his perspective in a moral context. It seems to me that pacifism in this vein does not bring any positive aspects, only allowing the other side to use the first one at will. Although Gandhi and Gregg are supporters of satyagraha and regard force directed against a person as an element necessary for the triumph of truth, this conclusion seems too unrealistic. In my opinion, this approach should be used with caution. Undoubtedly, its use allows you to reduce some of the dangers; however, it seems to me, that sometimes it is necessary to show a more active position. Still, one cannot but agree that non-violence can indeed be beneficial. As Niebuhr writes (250), this approach can destroy the opponent’s moral concept of the world. This means that through a non-violent way of resistance and non-submission, a person can resist the idea put forward against him, thereby undermining it. The fact that a person does not show violence, even when aggression is demonstrated against him, should force the opponent to turn to his conscience. This is precisely the essence and importance of non-violence, which is designed to break the spiral of evil. The concept goes beyond just one country, as the experience of Rustin and Thurman shows. These African American independence fighters drew many parallels between their people and the suffering of Indians, which Rustin could personally observe while working with Gandhi. The similarities were in economic problems, huge inequalities, and injustice of laws concerning ordinary people. It is these details that connect Rustin’s concepts with Gandhi’s thoughts on modern civilization. The two leaders agreed that the path of development of civilization through strength and wealth, imitating real values, is distorted and incorrect.
Sex and the city is one of the most popular cable television and film series in America. The main characters in the show are four independent women on a self exploration mission. Three of these women are in their thirties and one in her mid- forties. These four White American women are the main focus of the show. The series has multiple story lines running concurrently and it tackles socially relevant themes like feminism, promiscuity, divorce and sexually transmitted infections (Sohn 32). The show highlights how the lives of professional city women are affected by the increasingly changing society. All the episodes in the show are narrated by Sarah Jessica Parker. Sarah is a stylish party girl popularly known for having a unique sense of fashion and is referred to as Carrie Bradshaw in the show. She is an outgoing girl who likes having fun and anticipating love in the process. Carrie is an independent woman in her mid-thirties and sees marriage as an obstacle to her self exploration mission (Sohn 15). The other character is Kim Cantrall starring as Samantha Jones. She is the oldest among the four and is portrayed as the most confident about her sexual life. She is very loyal to her friends and seems strong and outspoken. Kristin Davis starring as Charlotte Yorke is the most optimistic member of the group who advocates for emotional love rather than lust (Jermyn 48). She is an extremely successful woman despite her traditional outlook which at times surprises her friends. She represents the traditional attitude about relationships and love. Despite having a series of relationship, her actions are somehow controlled compared to the other three. The fourth character is Cynthia Nixon starring as Miranda Hobbes. She is a professional attorney who is always negative about love and relationships. There are quite a number of family –based themes highlighted in the sex and the city show. The theme of sexual immorality commonly referred to as promiscuity is prevalent in the show. This is mostly revealed through Samantha. She has numerous sexual flings in the show. She has an open sexual lifestyle to an extent where she doesn’t mind having sexual relationship with younger men (Jermyn 28). Carrie has a string of boyfriends and she is also unable to settle in any marriage. The show depicts the theme of feminism where the four women represent a modern independent woman who is not ready to be enslaved by any man. Infidelity is the order of the day in the show. Having multiple sexual partners is portrayed as normal and fun by these four women. This is exactly the picture in modern relationships. The four women portray marriage as a failed affair except Charlotte who believes that a marriage can actually work. Miranda divorces her husband Steve after he admits having cheated on her (Jermyn 87). The chances of divorce are also high in the other marriages and the main cause being infidelity. Economic em