My boyfriend was recently given this assignment in
his Writing 101 class. He asked me for some suggestions and it
really got my mind moving.
For about five minutes I chose what I decided was the selfish route
and said that I would change some decisions that I am not proud of
or did not turn out how I wanted in my own life. I thought for a
while about what I could change to somehow transform myself into a
billionaire. I have to be honest; I am not the richest person in
the world or my street for that matter, so yeah I could use some
extra cash.
I thought about how I could change one thing on a larger scale and
I realized that I was being selfish in just changing my own life. I
thought I would get rid of Cancer, Aids, or all diseases in one
shot. Then I thought about the commercial I saw about this little
boy in Africa who lost his mother and had to take care of three or
four of his younger brothers and sisters alone. The commercial
showed him starring at a picture of his mother and crying. It
brought instant tears to my eyes just thinking about it. Heck, I am
holding them back now. That made me realize that the one thing that
I would change would not be to bring that boys mother back. I know
he was sad, but death is inevitable and I know that. I
felt bad for him but I thought of something that might help more
than just him.
Instead, I would take the unknown out of death. That’s my answer.
If I could change anything, I would change the world into a place
that knows without any doubt what happens to us after death. We
would know if we do actually go somewhere else and are eventually
reunited with all of our loved ones. We would have less reason to
be sad when they pass away if that were true. No matter what the
answer was, I think it would have a very positive impact on the
world.
How about you, what would you change?
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Posted by Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:12am PDT
Report AbuseI would change the fact that my nephew is autistic..I would change that so my sister would have peace of mind that he is going to be ok when shes gone....
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Posted by Tue Jul 14, 2009 8:19am PDT
Report AbuseWow! You are a courageous person for wanting to know that! Don't think the majority would feel that way though , very interseting subject. Need to think more about this for sure. Probally choose to get rid of disease or even death!!!
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Posted by Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:04am PDT
Report AbuseGood question! interesting thought what if I told you that I know beyond a shadow of doubt where I am going after I die and that I also know that i will see and be with my loved ones that have already left this world. My prayer is that for al who do not know God and my Lord Jesus would give them this assurance and peace. He says " call to meand I will answer youand tell you great undunsearchable things you do not know. Check HIM out.
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Posted by Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:11am PDT
Report AbuseI would just want more people to just be happy with who they are! :)
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Posted by Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:18am PDT
Report AbuseI would change our human need for competition. Gone are the days when you have to be the strongest, wealthiest, and most macho man or woman to get the guy/girl. With over six billion people in the world, there is someone for EVERYONE. You don't need to be knocking other people down or greedily raking in the money to prove your virulence and reproductive abilities. I think the root of evil is the desire for power, so i think that by knocking out our uber selfish competitive gene, thousands of problems could be solved.
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Posted by Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:26am PDT
Report AbuseIn my personal life, I would change my career path, choices. By that one change, I feel many aspects of my life would be different.
On a world wide note... probably racism. Intolerence of other cultures, race, beleifs... I think THAT would change the face of the world. Eliminate wars... bring people together.
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Posted by Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:50am PDT
Report AbuseIf I had the chance to change anything it would have to be the children of the world. {well may-be just the ones in my hood } They seem to be so cold they seem to be trying to grow up so fast. Doing drugs, having guns, holding babys. I would love to open the minds of all the kidz and show them the wonderful things that come from being nice to one another the wonders of slowing down, the natural high of life that comes from helping out in any and every way..
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Posted by Tue Jul 14, 2009 9:51am PDT
Report AbuseI enjoyed reading your article. Death is only death of the psychical body. Your soul however is what will remain. Jesus is the way, the truth and the light. I hope I don't offend anyone as it's not what I want to do. I know that if I die today, (I know that by the grace of God), I will be with him. I know the unknown and I know it's a happier place than what we have here. It's hard to see people; especially kids go thru so many hardships or watch them die at such a young age. I urge or encourage you to have a heart that seeks God. It's not a church you go to find him he's already with you, waiting for an invitation to help you with whatever you're going thru or even to answer any questions you might have.
I biggest prayer is for all my family & friends to be saved by Jesus and to I’ve in heaven with him.
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Posted by Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:00am PDT
Report AbuseSorry typo, i meant to say "and to be with him in heaven".
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Posted by Tue Jul 14, 2009 10:25am PDT
Report AbuseMay peace be with us all at the hour of death. Lord please bless all that believe and help the non believers so they too can pass knowing that the lord loves them as well. I may not go to church all the time but do pray that the lord looks over me and helps guide me to make the right decision in life.
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