From Steph: Your post started off very interesting, I was automatically pulled in an connected immediately. I found it interesting how both you and Megumi stated that death is unavoidable and how you just have to live in the moment. I feel like your post really explained everything you gained from this unit and you showed that by explaining how you have to live more in the moment. Great post and continue with the great work!
From Megumi: I really enjoyed reading your post! I found the post very detailed in imagery and grabbed my interest in reading it thoroughly. I agree that though death is unavoidable we should not fear death itself. I found this line very interesting, "Although what happens to our body isn’t always up to us, our minds and spirits are in our complete control. By knowing this the defeatist attitude about getting old, should be altered." I found this very insightful and I do agree that our negative attitude towards the elderly really needs to be changed. There is no shame in age.
From Carol (Older): It is so comforting to read your post and to know how much you are growing and maturing into such a loving, kind person with insight. When we are young it is so hard to believe we will be old someday. I like to imagine how all the older people I meet must have been and how they looked when they were younger. They were just like younger people today, like you and your friends, filled with incredible amounts of energy and enthusiasm and beautifully young! They were on the precipice of their adult life and now they are on another precipice...one that hopefully they are ready for! If we are fortunate we grow beautifully old and become examples of a life lived well. xoxo Mom
From Rebecca (Younger): I really liked the way you described every detail in the first paragraph. I too go running in the park but never take the time to notice everything around me. My favorite line was, "...even in our moments of solitude there is always someone willing to help us." It seems like you learned a lot about yourself and how you want to lead your life. Good Job. Rebecca
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To Steph: Steph - You seem to have a better understanding of your personal views on the subject of illness and dying. It seems clear that you are aware of the medical system in the United States and in other countries. I think to be informed is very important. "Over all I think Americans should be more open-minded..." How do you think you can help to shift the perspective of the country? What can we do as the next generation to change the way our country views the world? You seem to be on to something, I want to hear more!
To Jay: Although your blog post went a bit off topic I think you brought up some interesting points. "...can herd all of the sheep of America..." My question to you is, don't you feel like one of those sheep as well? What seperates you from the rest of us? How can we begin to change the way we live to stop being the sheep?
To Megumi: I found your post honest and real. Although you seem to have grown you still are unsure about how you want to lead your life, which is perfectly fine. I thought it was interesting that even after all we know about hospitals you still would go to one in a time of need. Honestly, I would probably do the same. I think your writing and insights have grown, and this is very evident especially in this post. Great Job Megumi! :)
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