Tomorrow, we'll begin Fahrenheit 451. In the society of this text, it has been decided that to preserve peace and tranquility, people must sacrifice many parts of our human experience: time in nature, reading for entertainment and knowledge, higher learning, among other things.
Over the last week, I've asked you to give up something--a material possession, a personal connection, a value, or an activity--and to use this experience to contemplate the nature of sacrifice, particularly considering what sacrifices are worth making and why.
In a paragraph, describe what you did & reflect on your experiences. This is a formal writing assignment, so please be sure to use proper writing conventions and to carefully proofread your work. Part of the goal of this assignment is to have an opportunity to view a wide range of experiences; be sure to keep your response concise so others are willing to read your post.
Your work needs to be posted by 6 a.m. on Thursday, February 19th.
I'll start...
Recently, I've used the time when I walk my dog to catch up on phone calls with friends and family, so I decided that in lieu of being attached to my cell phone, I'd use this time to enjoy nature. In the fall, I read a book by Ariana Huffington called Thrive and, in this text, she describes how those who wonder, who pause to relish the beauty of nature have more satisfying lives. I recognize I'm bad about this; like many, I constantly consider my to-do list and rarely live in the moment. I found that leaving my phone in my pocket led me to better enjoy nature. Often I walk around sunset, and I paused to appreciate the beauty of the sun passing over the mountains. I found this to be a much more tranquil experience than the multi-tasking I usually do.
Overall, I'm good at putting my phone, computer, etc. aside, but it's not usually to live in the moment, but rather to accomplish another item on my to do list. I recognize I need to be better at enjoying the little joys of the present, even if that means sacrificing time.
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