STAR WARS QUESTIONS

1.     In the first scene Darth Vader is looking for something. It could be a plan, mission etc. But it is in some way war-related. After his army invades the ship R2-D2 takes the emergency shuttle to another planet.

2.     Luke wants to go save princess Leia and fight in the “army” like his father. The only thing holding him back was his uncle. Once he was killed nothing could stop him.

3.     Obi-Wan Kenobi is Ben Kenobi. Ben is an ex Jedi Master who still has the “force” with him.

4.     The force: an energy field created by all living things

5.     Luke matures through out the movie in many ways. The death of his family makes him become a man and learn how t olive on his own. That becomes a Jedi and learns the ways of the force.

6.     I believe all of these characters have one similar trait. They are adventurous. They look for that powerful source, that energy. In other words they are “heroes” they live for something bigger tan themselves.

7.     Luke dies a kid and becomes an adult in very little time. The death of his family made him grow up really fast. He understands the force and lives for it. He finds that positive energy.

8.     THE FORCE. The force is something we see in all religions. But in STAR WARS we learn that our behavior is source of the force. We US humans make our life our own destiny. We have this magical power to do whatever whenever. That’s the STAR WARS QUESTion. 

     I believe the quote I chose hold significant meaning for many reasons. There are many different ways to look and interpret the quote; I look at it in two ways. The first way I look at it is to remind me that happiness and “good times” don’t last forever. With that being said enjoy it while you have it, say what you want to say when you have the chance, and enjoy every second of happiness and laughter while it is there. Don’t worry about the future or the past, instead focus on the present. The second way to look at it is to understand that the “bad times” don’t last forever either, and that everything eventually gets better. Its an on-going cycle in life, but try to make every situation your in and make the best out of it. Negative moments are inevitable, its part of life; but always try to have more good times than bad. 

Siddhartha #4

In the last chapter of Siddhartha, Siddhartha has to learn by himself from himself. He is starting a new journey in life. He walks away from everything even his best friend and the Buddha. He observes and learns from his surroundings. Siddhartha is learning more and more every day. He no longer depends on others and their experiences and teaching. He himself is making them. I believe the quote above resembles a great teaching from the chapter. Even though Siddhartha was alone in the wilderness he learned more and more every day, because at the end of the day you are all you have. 

Questions Siddhartha #3

Questions Siddhartha #3

1. Will Siddhartha take care of his child?

2. Will a child bring “happiness” and “purpose” to his life?

3.Will a child be exactly what he needed?

4. What were Siddhartha’s reason/purposes for going back to the ferry man?

5. Did he get what he was looking for doing so?

6. Why would Siddhartha have suicidal thoughts?

7. What would make him so depressed?

8. How is suicide viewed in Buddhist culture?

9. Is Hinduism and Buddhism the same, similar or totally different?

10. What is the meaning and importance behind the golden bird? 

11. What are characteristics of “the godly one”?

12. Do you think Siddhartha was in a way jealous of the Buddha?

13. Why did Siddhartha not join the Buddha?

14. Do you think enlightenment is experienced or taught?

15. Was the Buddha trying to use reversed psychology on Siddhartha? 

Section 2: Siddhartha

     One of the most important lessons/teachings shown in the second section of Siddhartha is the importance of focus. Ever since I saw the movie: Eat, Pray, Love , meditation has come a big interest of mine. The “pray” part of the movie is her praying/meditating in India. That scene has stuck forever in my mind. Meditation is a time to sit down, relax and think about NOTHING. The first time she try’s to meditate she thinks about making a meditation room in her house; thinking about how she would decorate it (such a Sophie thing to do). The fact is wherever you meditate (your room, an airport, school, work etc) you are not suppose to be focused on your surroundings instead you should be directing your focus to your inner core. 

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First 30 pages come with a lot of questions:

First 30 pages come with a lot of questions:

Vocab I don’t under stand:

1.     Atman

2.     Om

3.     Brahmin

4.     Atonement

5.     Ablutions

6.     Prajapati

7.     Upnishads  

Questions in general:

1.     Why is Siddhartha so unhappy with the life style he was living?

2.     Where is this “QUEST” for happiness going to take him?

3.     How will he get there?

4.     What will he find when he gets there?

5.     Is it truly fulfilling?

6.     Will normal day every people get to use these tactics (if he even gets them)?  

7.     Will he ever see his family and friends again?

8.     What lessons will I learn by reading this book?

9.     Should and can I apply them to my everyday life?

10. And if so am I successful? 

Reflection "The Tao of"

Reflection

I thought the grade I got on my story was completely fair.  I got a 3, 3.5 and another 3 on the three benchmarks. I guess three is my lucky number. My highest score was a 3.5, which I got on content. I put a lot of hard effort and thinking into my story so, I was happy with the grade I got for that benchmark. My two lower grades where for grammar and conciseness. To be honest my story did have some wordiness and some spelling and grammar mistakes. Over all I am very happy and proud with the grade I got for my story.