Week 3: Everything is a Symbol9/22/2017 Throughout this past week, I have learned about some very valuable perspectives on life in correlation to literature. Specifically, I have learned that as we become stronger writers and readers, we begin to see the world differently. We begin to use simple, everyday objects in our lives and meanings of important symbols. This was made apparent to me when Ben explained his unfortunate story of the grease fire in his apartment. At first, I thought that the story was only being told to us for humor, or as a way to fill time. But, as he explained the meaning behind the mint plant that was destroyed in the fire, I began to understand just how much we grow as writers and readers, and how that transfers into our mindsets in life. When he explained the symbolic meaning behind his mint plant, and how he had a strong connection to it because it was a way for him to spend the little amounts of available time with his girlfriend, I began to understand that there are many different ways we view the important things in our lives. So, after Ben told us the story of the grease fire and his mint plant, I began to think about the things in my life that I have unknowingly began to see as important symbols. For example, my track spikes are a very important symbol to me. Every time I look at my spikes, I begin to think about my grandfather and my experiences with the sport that I love the most. My spikes have helped to give me a strong connection to not only my grandfather, but also my love for being athletic. They've helped me with being able to let go of the stresses that I face on a daily basis - whenever I put them on, I get this surge of adrenaline and excitement for this challenges that I know are about to come when I race. This feeling had helped me to stay grounded and keep my eye on my goals in every aspect of my life. I'm very thankful for Ben having shared that story, because it has helped me to see the importance of many things in my life. I feel that the idea of symbolism in life is a very important quality to obtain, because they can be the reasons that we continue to push ourselves to stay focused on improving ourselves. Outside source: prezi.com/yvctk29o4so2/the-symbols-of-everyday-life/
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