September 10th, 2019

9/10/2019

“A question that sometimes drives me hazy: am I or are the others crazy?”~Albert Einstein

Sometimes, I can't decide if I'm crazy or the rest of the world is. I spin my wheels trying to get teens to understand the importance of reading, and my own children, the importance of and integrity in being humble and bringing peace. I write my ass off trying to show the world that eating better is just...better, and owning who you are is the key to real success whether you make millions from it or a dollar. I work hard to leave a legacy or maybe I work hard to uphold the generational legacy I inherited.

Then I wonder, what's my battle? Why am I battling? As I sit in a classroom full of students who just read words and do not try to understand what they're reading; as I talk myself hoarse, yearning on the inside for my children to understand their position in this world, and as I struggle to eat right, think right, look right and be right, I had to stop. Just stop. Then ask myself, Why am I struggling to get others to understand things that I sometimes don't understand myself? Like why try to educate a generation who does not want to be educated? Why not let them figure it out when it's too late? Why worry about the life path of my children when they are grown. Let them go their own way; get their own bumps and bruises. They'll either make it or they won't. Why work hard to leave or uphold a legacy when, usually, after your repast, you're forgotten?

I don't have the answers. I don't think any human being does. But I know until we reach our final destinations, whatever choices and decisions we make, the only way to have some peace of mind, is to know that you're living and making those choices and decisions with intention. There is not one purpose in life. The only purpose is to live life on purpose with passion, intention and with a goal of fulfillment. Otherwise, if you don't you'll drive yourself crazy trying to figure it all out.

Read the blog post above in its entirety. Consider it, then comment intelligently, academically and with fidelity. Post your honest thoughts. What legacy are you leaving behind and who are you leaving it behind for?

1. INCLUDE: First initial AND last name AND class period.

2. Respond in no more than 10 sentences and no less than five.

3. You MUST respond to at least TWO other posts from any student. Your replies cannot be identical comments on different posts and posting shallow comments such as "I agree" or "I disagree" will earn you a zero. Make sure your reply addresses the comment that you are responding to.
Be sure to--

Be clear about your position
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CAUTION!! Do NOT embarrass me, yourself, your class, the English department, the school, your family or your upbringing with tasteless, meaningless comments. This is for a grade.

DISCLAIMER: If you do not respond AND comment on TWO others, you will not receive credit for this assignment. It's all or nothing.

Due Friday, September 13, 2019 11:59 p.m. CST

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Ezekhial Vereen

9/11/2019 02:26:40 pm

To be honest, my time to leave a legacy behind has not came yet. Overall, I do want to leave out on bad terms. Knowing that your time is going to end the only thing you can do is live your life the best way you know how. I would want to leave a legacy for my kids, something they can build off of. Whether it’s today or tomorrow you always have the chance to do something great it all depends on you. Now you might ask yourself “why am I doing this or what am I doing this for?”, a lot of times you might even think about giving up but life isn’t about giving up, it has a lot to do with moving forward.

Robynn Hamilton

9/12/2019 07:15:41 pm

Thats correct , but you also have to think about it like ok im doing this for me as well and also for others you inspire that you probably dont even know , yea definitely do it for your kids but also do it YOU , so that when you leave from this earth , you will also be known for your NAME and not just for your kids

Chyna henderson

9/12/2019 10:31:02 pm

True. Which is why you should do any and everything with a purpose and dedication into fulfilling your own personal goals in life to please you.

Harper.K

9/13/2019 09:50:30 am

Exactly,If we dont have motivation or faith in ourselves we cant expect it from no one else. And thats not a habit that should be passed down to generation's. We gotta learn ourselves before we learn someone else.

Autumn Gaines

9/13/2019 02:06:32 pm

I do agree with you. When you sign up as a teacher you’re signing up to help others and to be there for them. You can’t really complain about the things your job requires. This is helping students . And bettering them, on a daily basis! So whether a student cooperates or not, it’s still your job!

Evan T

9/13/2019 07:56:07 pm

I agree you legacy can be left for everyone not just your kids when you leave the world you want people to be able to tell there kids about your legacy.

Chyna henderson

9/12/2019 10:27:53 pm

I think that everything should be in the moment. If you stress about the future you will eventually get gray hairs. So then you ask yourself what can I do better to make myself happier or what can I do to benefit myself and not others because you are living for yourself.

Autumn Gaines 6 period

9/13/2019 02:08:58 pm

I do agree, but you should always think about your future. Living in the moment sometimes will cause you to come to a fork in the road. Having to figure out what to do next is a hard feeling, so when teachers are trying to lecture you, Listen!

Taylor Marie Lee

9/13/2019 10:33:27 pm

I agree with your statement. I agree with it because you should enjoy your life right now, now that we’re still young. We’re here on earth for a good time not a long time. With that being said, you should still think about how your legacy could affect someone in the long run.

S Granger 1st

9/13/2019 08:09:09 am

Well although you are making a great point within your message, sometimes you have to think about your future or what ahead. Say if you might have children or nieces and nephews and you haven’t accomplished anything within your life from the time that they are younger til adults, wouldn’t you not want to have something that to give or something that they can help build? The question most likely you would ask yourself is what I’ve done that was significant or even beneficial towards my loved ones? So it’s ok if you don’t have nothing to give them now but make sure that you have something already prepared for them before they get here.

Harper.K

9/13/2019 09:47:34 am

I agree with your saying " life isn’t about giving up, it has a lot to do with moving forward". Because no matter what bad decisions or good decisions we make , life continues. We dont get to pause time and re correct ourselves.

Takirabusby

9/13/2019 01:16:16 pm

I agree with this, it would be nice to leave your legacy to your kids so that they’ll have a good life , learn your business an expand .

Evan T

9/13/2019 07:48:53 pm

I agree I would like to leave my legacy to my kids but what if I can leave my legacy to others. What if my legacy can leave a print on the world and change it for the better legacy is more than just wealth it’s about what you did while you was alive

Chyna henderson

9/12/2019 10:20:49 pm

I believe that we are sometimes forced to live up to and hold a certain status quote that determines the overview of how we are viewed in the eyes of the public, as well as our family. Which says if I can't create a legacy or follow one that was made before me that I as a person failed in life or that I amount to nothing and I find that insane and absurd and to those who believe or agree with that's how you have to live your life is crazy as well.... Who are you to make or mold someones life to how you see fitting? I think that the main focus in life is to be your true self and enjoy your time while you're here because like it said in the excerpt above when I pass I will be forgotten anyways after four weeks of tweets, and then no one later even speaks about it. You only have one shot at this life thing.

S Granger 1st

9/12/2019 11:57:10 pm

Sometimes with being the oldest, you would wonder what type of example am I leaving for my young siblings or kinfolks. As the oldest of 3 siblings and 15 kinfolks I would lead the college trail, meaning that I would be the first in the family to go to college. Also meaning that if not all someone would wanna follow. Not only will I be the first in the family to go to college but I would be the first Doctor in the family. As far as my future children to come, they will not be a witness or a victim of struggle. I say that because my whole life I saw my parents struggle for so long and saw them literally drained from struggle. Being successful is the legacy that I will be leaving behind, because as being already your typical black family they don’t want us to prosper in life as it is. So why prove them right with another generation that probably will not even make it? Knowing that alone, I convinced myself that I refuse to fall under any type of struggle and instead I will prosper and make something out of myself. While Leading and leaving my legacy to my siblings, kinfolks, and my future family.

Deja carroll-1st

9/13/2019 10:03:05 pm

Even though I am the youngest in my family, I can sorta relate to what you are talking about. I have 2 older siblings who both dropped out of 10th grade while I was still in primary school. I had to work twice as hard because some people thought I was gonna end up like my brother and sister. That means I will be the first one out of my siblings to graduate highschool. I will also be the first to go to college and get my PhD as a astrophysicist.

J.summerville

9/13/2019 08:31:45 am

Harper,K 2nd period

9/13/2019 09:42:49 am

In my opinion I belive that we should leave a legacy for are kids. I want my child to have everything I have plus more so, in order for me to do that I have to give it to him and help him earn it on his own. Also I belive that no matter how old your kids get they are still your responsibility in some form . As a mother I dont want to see my child hit rock bottom . So to help prevent that passing down a legacy could be the help that a child need. I also think passing down a legacy is more beneficial than saving up for college funds. Only because no matter what we want are kids to be they have the choice to make their own decisions.

Takira busby

9/13/2019 01:19:02 pm

I agree . As you leave your legacy to your kids an they’re going through with your business or whatever it is they can expand make it bigger . Do things your probably couldnt an they be set for life

Deja carroll-1st

9/13/2019 09:56:57 pm

I agree that the legacy should be passed down to your children. The reason why is because will need guidance in life and us as parents have to be able to build that safe way for them. Parents never want to see their children ever struggle like they did. Sure being financially stable is good to pass down, but teaching them the skills to keep and gain more money.

Autumn Gaines 6 period

9/13/2019 02:14:57 pm

I agree, students come to school all the time and go to sleep. Not giving a single care about what’s to come tomorrow, some people live for the day! Teachers have a very hard task, sometimes having to force students to learn something. It’s not right for someone to want something more for someone than they do. It’s only so much a person can give you before it’s time to do things for self. Stressing and depressing about someone else’s life is wrong, and people should learn to be responsible for themselves. Teachers have one of the most important jobs in the world, giving someone a start to life. Having to learn the fundamentals of life before actually getting into the real world, working and taking tests to get credentials, is complementary to yourself. So teachers should wake up everyday, and be proud that they at least gave the initiative for someone to be great. It’s up to that person to take up on the offer!

Evan t

9/13/2019 07:41:50 pm

To be honest I don’t know who I am going to leave my legacy to because nothing is set in stone. I don’t know want I what to do in life as of right now I am just taking it day by day what ever happens,Happens I will be fine with it.but if I where to leave a legacy I hope it finds it way to help people in need.

Taylor Marie Lee

9/13/2019 10:30:05 pm

I agree with your statement. Helping people in need would definitely be a good legacy to leave behind, I say this because the world needs to take a step forward with helping out one another.

Jordan Taylor

9/13/2019 11:44:10 pm

Yes helping others is always a good way to make a good name for yourself even if others don’t see or if they do you know in the inside that you were a good person and the people that you helped know that u were a good person . That’s all that matters

Jordan Taylor

9/13/2019 11:42:34 pm

Yes I feel this is the right way just to go with life day by day and be kind being kind will be my legacy being known for being kind .

Deja carroll-1st

9/13/2019 09:48:40 pm

What legacy are you leaving behind? Thus question has been dancing in my mind since I was 12 years old. Now at 17 years old I still do not know what legacy I want to leave behind. And that is ok because I have time to figure that out. However, I do know who I want to leave it behind for. I want to leave my legacy to my children. I want my children to see me as someone that inspires them to do better and fulfill their full potential. This is something I did not have growing up educational wise. Since I didn't have it, it pushes me to make sure my children will.

Taylor Marie Lee- 2nd

9/13/2019 10:24:53 pm

I have recently turned 18 years of age, which means that I am officially an adult. Since then, these types of questions have filled my mind with wonder, as to what the future will intel. Once my departure from this Earth takes place, I will have hopefully left a mark on this world and the ones I love. Once I have children, I would like for them to continue to keep my legacy alive. I would hope that my legacy is remembered as me being a kind and moral human being. I want people to see the work and effort I put out into the world and feel inspired.

Jordan Taylor

9/13/2019 11:41:10 pm

I feel that now as I get older and understand the world better I can’t force people. To like stuff and dislike stuff I have to do what’s gonna make me happy and just hope it inspires others to do the same no matter what the situation .The only thing that matters is your well being and happiness at the end of the day .

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