* sigh * It does n't help that she passed a week before my birthday . I do n't feel right being happy on that day , and I do n't feel right being so sad on that day when my family tries to make it a nice day . * sigh * In happier news I received a Birthday card today . It was lovely , with flowers like a garden across it . OPTIONS:
- I made a vow of silence .
- I am just starting a new job .
- I am becoming a monk .
- A close friend or relative has just died and I am sad .

A: What happened that makes it seem that it is n't right that I be happy on that day ?

One of my favorite Zen stories is about two monks returning to their monastery . On the way , they came to a wide river that was swollen , because of heavy rains . As they started across , the senior monk noticed a young girl a little ways up . He instantly understood that she would not be able to cross safely , because of the swift current and physical distance . OPTIONS:
- They are discussing Christianity .
- They are discussing Buddhism .
- None of the above choices .
- They are discussing the way of Christ .

A: What type of religious faith or spirituality is the narrator espousing ?

The flashes I saw were right in front of my eyes , not way over to the right . The flashes I saw , I knew , had been in my head . OPTIONS:
- Mental
- metallic reflection
- None of the above choices .
- Lightning strike

A: What was the source of flashes ?

I have to deal with the humiliation , all I can hold onto is the fact that I will be skinnier than her . So , here is my plan for tomorrow , it 's very detailed . I ' ve officially given up on all relationships , I ' m not talking to my friends tomorrow or my mom or anyone , I ' m focusing on my school and exercise and if I can do that for the rest of my life , then GREAT ! OPTIONS:
- Spend a lot of time by myself and just work at it .
- Do n't give up on all my relationships .
- Try to humiliate the person who humiliated me .
- None of the above choices .

A:
What do I feel I need to do to focus on my school and exercise ?