Category: Love

Love is often confused with lust or infatuation. In the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare we come across “[a] pair of star cross’d lovers” who both are from two different feuding families (Shakespeare 1.P.6). Due to the feud with their parents, they were unable to be with each other. Because of that, a plan was formed that ended in complete tragedy for both households. They are Romeo Montegue ,who was trying to find love after being rejected by Rosaline Capulet, and Juliet Capulet, who was being prepared to be in an arranged marriage with Paris. When Romeo and Juliet first saw each other at the capulet’s party, they instantly fell in love with each other. However, in reality they were just sexually attracted to each other meaning they were actually in lust and not in love for their own intentions.

In psychiatrist Judith Orloff’s article, “Lust vs Love: Do You Know The Differences”, published on August 15, 2011 by Psychology Today, addressed the differences between love and lust. She had seen how intense lust can get in people. She said that lust was a very strong sexual desire and love was an intense feeling of deep affection. Orloff also stated that teenagers experienced lust because of sex hormones. Moreover, she mentioned that on an MRI scan when an addict got a little bit of cocaine, the same area of the brain lit up as well as when someone was in lust making lust intense. Romeo’s and Juliet’s relationship was not love but lust. Minutes before meeting Juliet, Romeo was still in love with Rosaline, who would rather become a nun than to be with him. The only reason he even went to the capulet’s ball was to see Rosaline since she was attending the party:|Benvolio| “At this same ancient feast of Capulet’s sups the fair Rosaline whom thou so lovest, with all the admired beauties of Verona” (Shakespeare 1.2.85). Romeo could not be in love with Juliet because he was still in love with Rosaline, therefore making Romeo and Juliet’s encounter lust since the only thing they noticed about each other was their appearance. When Romeo was confessing his love for Juliet to Friar Lawrence, Friar Lawrence stated, “Young men’s love then lies not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes (Shakespeare 2.3.67). This showed Friar Lawrence even knew Romeo and Juliet’s relationship was lust. Romeo could not resist Juliet showing that he had a strong sexual desire for her going as far as to break several laws in Verona for her, proving that they were in lust.

Furthermore, Romeo used Juliet as a way to forget about Rosaline. When Romeo sneaked into the Capulet’s party and layed eyes on Juliet for the first time, he stated, “Forswear it, sight, For I ne,er saw true beauty till this night” (Shakespeare 1.5.51). Romeo was expressing that he had never seen a girl as beautiful as Juliet in his life. However, days before he was claiming that Rosaline was the most beautiful girl in his eyes. He even said beauty will die when Rosaline dies: “O she is rich in beauty, only poor that when she dies, with beauty dies her store” (Shakespeare 1.2.210). Romeo was clearly trying to forget Rosaline with Juliet, who both were alike. Both were capulets and were beautiful to Romeo’s eyes.The only difference was that Juliet returned the love back to Romeo and Rosaline did not: |Romeo| “Doth grace for grace, and love for love, allow; The other did not so” (Shakespeare 2.3.86). Rosaline had rejected Romeo affecting him and; therefore, making him want to forget about her with Juliet. In LCSW Katie Hurley’s article, “How to help teens cope with rejection”, published on April 18, 2018 by Psycom, addressed the topic of teenage rejection and how parents could help their teens cope with rejection. She asserted the claim by stating ways parents can help teens accept and cope any form of rejection. Examples are, by acknowledging the rejection, accepting why you are feeling like this, by remaining objective, by connecting with your teen, and by examining the thought process. Are you depressed, sad, or angry. She also stated that rejection can be life altering in teens. Since rejection can be life altering, Romeo entered depression, which altered his life and; therefore, tried to find a way to get out of, which was by replacing/forgetting Rosaline with Juliet, who he had an intense sexual attraction too.

On the other hand Juliet saw Romeo as way to get out of the marriage her parents had arranged with Paris by marrying Romeo, who she found more attractive. Since the beginning, Juliet did not want to get married to paris because she did not love him. When juliet was talking to her mother, Lady Capulet, about getting married to paris, Juliet stated, “It is an honor that i dream not of” (Shakespeare 1.1.69). This proved that Juliet did not want to get married to paris and instead chose a much handsome guy, Romeo, as an escape from the marriage. However, If Juliet would of married Paris instead of Romeo she could have actually developed real feelings for Paris over time as stated in Ji Hyun lee’s article, “Modern Lessons from Arranged Marriages”, published on January 18, 2013 by The New York Times. Lee addressed the topic on modern arranged marriages and how they can start out as being unsatisfying and awkward but over time end up working out because the couples get to know each other causing them to fall in love. She asserted these claims by telling the story of Mr. Khubani who had an arranged marriage and at first was not impressed with his partner but over time fell in love with her. But Juliet obviously did not marry Paris ,which would have ended in a better ending, and instead preferred to kill herself. When Romeo did not receive the letter from Friar Lawrence that Juliet was not dead but asleep, Romeo went to her tomb and killed himself by taking poison he had gotten from the apothecary. Once Juliet awoke to see Romeo’s dead body, she proceeded to commit suicide so she would not have to marry Paris: :“ yea, noise? Then I’ll be brief o happy dagger [picking up romeo’s dagger] this is thy sheath: there rust, and let me die” (Shakespeare 5.3.169. Therefore, showing that Juliet used Romeo as a way to avoid the marriage with paris and since Romeo died her only way out of it was to commit suicide.

When one considers romeo’s intention with Juliet, who he saw as a more attractive girl than Rosaline, and Juliet’s intention with Romeo, who she found more attractive than Paris, it is clear that their relationship was formed out of lust and not love for their own purposes. Romeo’s purpose with Juliet was to forget/replace Rosaline. Juliet’s purpose was to marry Romeo so that the arranged marriage she had with Paris could not be legal. In the end, lust was utilized in an attempt to obtain their desired goal but instead ended in complete tragedy.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ is a tragedy by the playwright William Shakespeare which explores the journey of the fateful tragedies between a pair of two star-crossed lovers. The emotion of love conquers throughout the play and is particularly evident when investigating the growth and change in certain characters. Juliet Capulet, Lord, and Lady Capulet’s only living child approach the age of 14 years old, falling in love with the son of their rivaling family, Romeo Montague. Throughout the play, Juliet’s character undergoes a number of turbulent changes, not only within her relationships but also within herself. Her beliefs, values, and attitudes towards love gradually morph her relationships with her nurse and family upon meeting Romeo, and the audience is encouraged to think about the power of love.

Shakespeare presents love and romantic desires as Juliet’s driving force to overrule her parental guidance. Juliet’s character grows from being a courteous, obedient, compliant daughter who is willing to accomplish the wishes of her mother and father, into an independent, bold young adult. Her compliance is recognized when Juliet is called, “Madam, I am here, what is your will?” (I,3,7), showing her willingness to accommodate her parents and fulfill their commands. Juliet’s formal addressing of her birth mother as ‘madam’, presents herself eager to obey her wishes, likewise how a peasant responds to their master, clearly representing the hierarchy of a noble Elizabethan family. When Lady Capulet introduces Juliet to the idea of marriage, Juliet’s innocent and naïve response- “I’ll look to like, if looking liking move…” (I,3,100), willing to give County Paris a chance if it pleases her parents. Her language suggests that a request by her parents is expected to be satisfied. However, her first encounter of romance with the son of their family’s sworn enemy, Romeo, is a starting point where Juliet becomes defiant towards her parents. Juliet neglecting her parents’ desire of wanting the marriage with Paris and instead, proposing the idea of marriage to Romeo, “… thy purpose marriage, send me word tomorrow…” (II,2,150), determines that love has altered her beliefs values, and attitudes in making rational decisions. This goes against the expectations of a daughter of the noble Elizabethan family as she is showing her disregard for the aspects of her mother and father’s wishes.

Shakespeare presents the power of romantic love as having the ability to overrule familial love and its relationship. The romantic love between Romeo and Juliet is evident through the lens of infatuation and lust, unlike her attitude towards familial love which seems inferior to romantic love. At first, Juliet derides Romeo’s murder for Tybalt; however, she quickly questions herself, asking, “Shall I speak ill of him that is my husband?” (III,2,101), and agrees to prioritize her family’s mortal enemy over the loss of her own blood, Tybalt, by claiming that Romeo’s banishment is ten thousand times worse than Tybalt’s death- “…the one word banished, hath slain ten thousand Tybalt’s.” (III,2,118). This depicts that Juliet’s interest and emotional investment are focused on Romeo’s banishment and only a bare minimum in Tybalt’s death. Her neglection is a clear embodiment of how courtly love has shaped Juliet’s beliefs and values to defy the traditional Elizabethan expectations. Romeo’s banishment places a strain on Juliet’s relationship with her family as she is unable to express her distress towards any members of the Capulet family. The honesty trait Juliet once carried is no longer present, especially incaging her feelings in a time of being overwhelmed, thus leading to an unfaithful relationship with her family.

Shakespeare expresses love’s ability to change people and their relationships, not only through Juliet and her parents but also through the lens of Juliet and her nurse. Juliet’s nurse is recognized as more of a motherly figure to Juliet than her birth mother. This can be evident in act one scene three when the discussion with Lady Capulet is dominated by the nurse, “Even or odd, of all days in the year, Come Lammas Eve…” (I,3,19), her tediously long speech expresses the closer familial bond shared, unlike her birth mother, who shows no interest in Juliet’s life. As her closest companion and confidante, Juliet confides to the nurse about her love for Romeo, in which she encourages the love between them, believing the feuding families will come to an end. At first, the nurse’s source of encouragement gives Juliet confidence into defying the family feud and wed Romeo; however, when Lord Capulet is enraged in Juliet’s disagreement in marrying Paris, the nurse glorifies the marriage with Paris instead which is felt like an act of betrayal. Juliet’s fury and sadness bring an end to the relationship of Juliet and her nurse, she manifests the betrayal by vowing to never listen to the nurse: “Ancient damnation! O most wicked fiend!” (III,5,246). Betrayal plays a big role in the effect of Juliet and the Nurse’s relationship bringing anger, sadness, and distress.

Shakespeare highlights the personal growth and change of Juliet through the impact of love after the meeting of Romeo. She has a significant development in her character affecting her relationships with her family and nurse. He presents Juliet’s rebellious actions and emotions as a portrayal of how love has the ability to change paternal and familial relationships. Shakespeare expresses that love is hard to sympathize with in the Elizabethan era through the nurse’s actions. His depiction of love is evident through the change and growth of Juliet.

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that” ‘Pride and prejudice’ is the most influential romance novel of our time. Jane Austen opens literature to a whole new technique of writing and critique. A conventionally romantic novel usually focuses on the relationship between physically attractive man and woman. The hero and heroine usually meet early in the story and fall in love at first sight. The two lovers may, more often than not, have to overcome obstacles in order to be together, but in the end, love seems to conquer all. ‘Pride and Prejudice’ does fall into the romance genre; its often considered the most romantic novel of all time, however, there are elements of the novel that differ from convention. The couples throughout the novel Jane and Mr. Bingley’s relationship is very different to Mr. and Mrs. Bennet and different again to Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy. The novel follows convention in regards to Jane and Mr. Bingley but differs from convention with nearly every other relationship.

The Conventional Romance of Jane and Mr. Bingley

Jane and Mr. Bingley are the voice of convention throughout the novel. Jane is the most “handsome” Bennet sister and “Mr Bingley was good-looking and gentleman like; he has a pleasant countenance, and easy, unaffected manners.” The pair first meet at the ball in Meryton and enjoy an immediate mutual attraction. In early stages of the book they are the main couple and Mrs Bennet makes it her key effort to make sure there is an engagement, Even denying Jane the carriage to go and see Mr Bingley “because it seems likely to rain; and then you must stay all night.’ They are spoken of as a potential couple throughout the book, especially by Mrs Bennet, long before anyone imagines that Darcy and Elizabeth might marry. Despite their centrality to the narrative, they are vague characters, sketched by Austen rather than carefully drawn. Indeed, they are so similar in nature and behaviour that they can be described together: both are cheerful, friendly, and good-natured, always ready to think the best of others; they lack entirely the prickly egotism of Elizabeth and Darcy. Jane’s gentle spirit serves as a foil for her sister’s fiery, contentious nature, while Bingley’s eager friendliness contrasts with Darcy’s stiff pride. Their principal characteristics are goodwill and compatibility, and the contrast of their romance with that of Darcy and Elizabeth is remarkable. Jane and Bingley exhibit to the reader true love unhampered by either pride or prejudice, though in their simple goodness, they also demonstrate that such a love is mildly dull but conventional. They meet early on in the novel and have a keen attraction to one another, they have an issue they must over come in Charles return to London and Darcy’s persuasion against his friend marrying Jane. Despite reservation and misjudged situations the two find apparent happiness together.

Mr. and Mrs. Bennet: A Cautionary Tale of Hasty Marriage

Mr and Mrs Bennet are another noticeable couple in the novel, the couple sometimes conforms to convention but other time distain from conventionality. The parents that started it all for the Bennet family. Their marriage is a certainly a story of unequal minds, the marriage seems to be unbalanced and poorly matched and more a marriage of convenience than anything else. Through their marriage Austen addresses the importance of entering into a marriage based on more than just shallow attraction and the appeal of economic gain. Through the incompatibility of this couple, and their “total want of propriety” in regards to their public conduct, parenting, and lifestyle, Austen is certainly critiquing the institution of marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Bennet’s relationship represents the follies of a hasty marriage built on a shallow and superficial connection, as well as the dangers of marrying for personal economic gain without seeking further knowledge of the other party’s estate and prospects. It is a connection built solely on first appearances and initial passions, without any thought as to their compatibility for each other, and clearly is not a beneficial marriage for either party. As this is the model for marriage that the Bennet sisters have to follow, it ends disastrously for the girls who take it to be the example of what they should do, such as Lydia, and is a warning to the older, more mature girls, such as Elizabeth and Jane, that perhaps their parents’ example should be taken as more of a warning of what not to do. The Bennet’s quick meeting and attraction ending in a rushed marriage is something that is not unfamiliar to the romance genre except in a case of happy ever after the couples ‘honeymoon’ phase would’ve lasted a life time. In the romance genre many couples fall victim to marriage being the end of their story or happy ending but quite the opposite happens with Mr and Mrs Bennett. The reader is only introduced to the couple some years after marriage demonstrating that marriage is not the end of a couples story. Mr and Mrs. Bennet are a couple that fall victim to social normalities of regency England.

Darcy and Elizabeth: Challenging Romantic Conventions

Darcy and Elizabeth are the voice of the unorthodox throughout the novel and challenge every preconceived idea a reader may have of a romantic couple. Darcy and Elizabeth are the epitome of pride and prejudice and it is pride and their misconceptions that deter them from one another for such a long time. Darcy is the son of a wealth, well- established family and is the intelligent and reserved master to the beautiful Pemberley estate. His female counterpart Elizabeth is the second of the five Bennett daughters. She is intelligent and quick-witted making her one of the most well-known female characters in English literature. Her admirable qualities are plentiful —she is lovely, clever, and, in a novel defined by dialogue, she converses as brilliantly as anyone. Her honesty, virtue, and lively wit enable her to rise above the nonsense and bad behavior that pervade her class-bound and often spiteful society. Nevertheless, her sharp tongue and tendency to make hasty judgments often lead her astray; especially in regards to Darcy.

The Evolution of Elizabeth and Darcy’s Relationship

Pride and prejudice is essential a novel about how Darcy and Elizabeth overcome misconceptions and endure personal growth to ensure that they are each other’s true love. Although some may call their relationship predictable and conventional I would argue the opposite. They don’t fall in love at first sight in fact Darcy finds Elizabeth to be “merely tolerable” and Elizabeth finds Darcy to be arrogant and snobbish, there relationship is certainly not one based on physically attraction. The nature of their relationship really doesn’t start to change until the latter half of the novel and even then they are both too proud to confess their feelings. Darcy’s initial proposal is a crucial moment in their story, until he asks her to marry him and confesses his Ardent love and admiration for Elizabeth, her main preoccupation with Darcy centers around dislike; after the proposal, the novel chronicles the slow, steady growth of her love. At the moment, however, Elizabeth’s attitude toward Darcy corresponds to the judgments she has already made about him. She refuses him because she thinks that he is too arrogant, part of her first impression of him at the Meryton ball, and because of the role she believes he played in disinheriting Wickham and his admitted role in disrupting the romance between Jane and Bingley and so she does not accept his proposal and instead lashes out at him telling him that “from the very beginning— from the first moment, I may almost say— of my acquaintance with you, your manners, impressing me with the fullest belief of your arrogance, your conceit, and your selfish disdain of the feelings of others, were such as to form the groundwork of disapprobation on which succeeding events have built so immovable a dislike; and I had not known you a month before I felt that you were the last man in the world whom I could ever be prevailed on to marry.” It is until Darcy’s letter of explanation in which he explains his part in Jane and Bingley undoing and tells Elizabeth his side of the story with the Wickham debacle. The purpose of the letter wasn’t for Darcy to renew his proposal or express his anger, it was to address Elizabeth’s accusations of him by putting aside his pride. After the letter of explanation all reservations seem to leave Elizabeth and she finds her peace with Darcy’s and her own development. Darcy re-proposes marriage and this time Elizabeth happily accepts and you can truly see the development of these characters in the way in which he asks her telling her that If your feelings are what they were last April, tell me so at once. My affections and wishes are unchanged. But one word from you will silence me on this subject forever. The couple doesn’t conform to normalcy in the early portion of their relationship, however, the latter half of their relationship does conform to a lot of romantic genre conventions, they overcome their issues and do ultimately get married but it is the way they got to that point that is unconventional. Elizabeth always valued happiness over security and she finds unconventional true love with a mind that provides her with both.

Pride and Prejudice: A Novel Beyond Conventional Romance

Some people are initially put off by Pride and Prejudice because they view it as a romance novel. And, it is a book primarily interested in human relationships, especially romantic ones. I’d challenge the idea that such novels can’t be great but the word “romance” is too often and too quickly dismissed. This may be a novel about relationships, but relationships are important, most of us aren’t going to get to decide the fate of a city-state or die in pursuit of a great white whale but many of us are going to have to decide whom to marry. Austen is suspicious of overwhelming emotion, she’s sceptical of feeling too much, of getting so carried away by emotion that it prevents you from thinking clearly. This is exemplified by Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy’s relationship, they don’t fall in love at first sight, its actually quite the opposite. Given that Elizabeth and Darcy are end up together, this is a novel that’s suspicious of romantic love, especially romantic love based on instant physical attraction. Although it does has a wish-fulfilling ending, but it’s a sly, and ironic and clear-eyed exploration of the individual vs. the collective, happiness vs. security and how and why people form romantic relationships. It’s about love, but rather than presuming that love is only a feeling, Pride and Prejudice explores how thinking and feeling and need and responsibility intersect to form the experience that we call love. One might even say that it’s a novel about romantic love that deconstructs our ideas of romantic love. Pride and Prejudice is not in any way a novel of convention. It is a novel that challenges the ideas of family, of society, of marriage and the way in which we value happiness and love. Its breaks down and deconstructs what a reader understands a romantic novel to be, with a new surprise around every turn of the page.

Written a long time ago, the famous love story of young Romeo and Juliet may not be as romantic as it leads its audience on to be. While the story focuses on the true love between two young lovers, there is a bit more meaning behind it all rather than the romance alone. Knowing whether Romeo and Juliet is a romance or a tragedy is significant because the difference between the two can change the entire way a reader views the story.

Throughout five different acts of the play, there are several occasions in which the love between Romeo and Juliet is not so much love as it appears. While Benvolio insists Romeo will find another woman to love, Romeo thinks he won’t. “A woman more beautiful than the one I love? The sun itself has never seen anyone as beautiful since the world began.” (Shakespeare 12). While this seems sweet and sounds like love, Romeo soon falls quickly out of “love” with Rosaline when he lays his eyes on another woman, claiming that “The girl I love now returns my love, the other girl did not love me.” (Shakespeare 34). Seeing how quickly Romeo’s feelings changed between the two girls, after knowing neither of the two very well, may put some unsure thoughts in a viewer’s mind, who does Romeo truly love? Even Romeo finds it hard to believe he loved Rosaline, when he asks himself “Has my heart ever loved anyone before this moment? My eyes were liars then, because I never saw true beauty before tonight.” (Shakespeare 21). When Romeo first sees Juliet, he claims to have fallen in love for the first time. While many believe love at first sight is a true concept, Romeo falls in love with Juliet extremely quickly, without either of them speaking a word to each other. He falls for her beauty, without knowing anything else about her.

There are many examples of the true tragedy behind this story, but there are also many points in the play that represent an excellent argument that this is indeed a romance story. In act two of the story, Romeo and Juliet tell each other, “I would be satisfied if we made each other true promises of love.”(Shakespeare 29). The two lovers seem to take their promises very seriously, and want to promise their love to each other. After all, Romeo seems to be doing things for Juliet he would not have done for Rosaline, like climbing her wall and risking his life to see her. Romeo also threatens himself, asking “In what part of my body is my name embedded? Tell me so I can cut it out of myself.”(Shakespeare 59). Seeing as Juliet wishes he didn’t wear the Montague name, he is willing to do whatever he can to get rid of it. Later on in the story, Romeo tells the apothecary he wants a poison that “works so fast that the person who takes it will die as fast as gunpowder exploding in a canon”(Shakespeare 83). When Romeo finds her, he cries out “I’ll take this mixture, which is a medicine, not a poison, to Juliet’s grave”(Shakespeare 84). Romeo spent his money to get a poison that would kill him quickly, all so he could be with Juliet.

Romeo and Juliet can be classified as many different things, such as comedy, romance, tragedy, and other things. In the end, its two main categories are romance and tragedy, a romantic tragedy. As Juliet lays Romeo’s body in her arms, she says quietly “My body will be your sheath, rust inside my body and let me die”(Shakespeare 90). A very dramatic line. There is a lot of drama in this story, even some over dramatic parts. Benvolio even believes that “Someone loves Romeo, and he’s in love again — both of them falling for each other’s good looks”(Shakespeare 24). Even Romeo’s best friend can see that they do not truly know each other, and are only attracted at first by looks alone. Juliet has a conversation with the nurse, saying “I don’t know his name. Go ask. If he’s married, I think I’ll die rather than marry anyone else.”(Shakespeare 24). Juliet does not even know Romeo’s name, yet she claims she would die for him. There are many more tragic examples, and many more romantic examples, but together, both genres make up the story, as it cannot be classified as only one.

There are two ways to look at this story, it is both a romance and a tragedy. Whichever the reader decides to take it as is up to them. Romeo and Juliet, two very young people, had married two days after meeting each other. Both claim to be in love with each other and would die for each other. While some may claim this is only an act of true love, it is also a story of great tragedy. As many people die in the story, Romeo had loved a new woman just before he had laid eyes on his Juliet. Love at first sight may be true, but dying for each other was a bit excessive, as they knew each other very little. Whichever kind of story someone takes this as determines how they view the story as a whole.

WORKS CITED

1. Shakespeare, William, and John Crowther. Romeo & Juliet. Spark Notes, 2003.

The Art of Self-Love Abstract

This paper shows the essence of love for self. True self-love develops self-growth. It will help people to reach the extent of their being as they love and accept their selves. Most people tend to hate themselves because they think they are unworthy and useless. Insecurities will lead to self-hating and will eventually turn into someone who is unreal. People became the enemy of their selves because of the hatred and anger they are holding in the depth of their hearts. This can trigger a mental illness that will affect how someone will cope or interact with his/her surroundings.

This aims to provide a concept of true self-love and give awareness to people about the importance of loving ourselves.

Keywords: Enemy, Environment, Growth, Hatred/Anger, Disease

Introduction

There are various definitions of the subject called love. Some people define love as an expression of affection towards someone else. The love you feel for your partner is not the same as the love you feel for your mother and the love you feel for your mother is not the same as the love you feel for things you want. Love is the most powerful emotion that a human being can experience. When you ask someone what is the word love, they have a different interpretation, viewpoint, and definition of it because it is based on their own experiences. Based on the definition of others about love, it is all about giving, committing, and expressing feelings for someone, and in this case, sometimes we tend to disregard the fact that we need to love ourselves.

Self-loving is the most important element in this world. It is the source of love between people and all things in this world.

Self-Hating vs. Self-Loving

In today’s generation, the presence of failures, judgments, and problems has been controlling the lives of people. We tend to disregard the beauty within us because the negativity dominates our entire being and it leads to hate ourselves. Self-loathing according to Jodi Clarke (2018) is developed by the influence of bad things that we experienced along the way on our journey. It is said that self-hating does not trigger by only one experience, but is influenced by many factors over time. Those factors or experiences affect the way we treat ourselves.

Self-hating is a symptom of mental illnesses like depression and anxiety. According to Hannah Ritchie (2018), “around 1-in-6 people globally (15-20 percent) have one or more mental disorders and one of the factors that affect a person’s appreciation of himself/herself”. It is one of the reasons why people tend to end their lives to be able to escape their sufferings in this world.

When hatred dominates our system, it drowned us in misery and agony. It will fatally destroy us bit by bit. People, who hold a grudge against their existence, tend to engage in destructive behaviors. It will affect their lives as well as their relationship with people and nature. They will avoid interactions and will be forever a prison to their darkness. As people let the demon plays inside them, the concept of true self-love will be ruined.

True self-love encourages us to appreciate our own uniqueness and to know the extent of our strengths. Based on the article entitled “A Seven-Step Prescription for Self-Love” by Deborah Khoshaba (2012), when we love ourselves, we begin to love every bit of ourselves including our flaws. In this way, we will appreciate not only the beauty of us but as well as the world.

Self–love being the main source of all love will bring a light between people. If we know how to love and appreciate ourselves, it will reflect on how we handle things and how we interact with others. The way we see our worth is the same as how we see the value of the things in this world. We can achieve the fulfillment of being a human if we know the essence of self-love. Now, we can say that self-love is really a powerful emotion that can make people recognize the beauty they possess as well as see the beauty in this world.

The power of self-love

Knowing now that self-love is really important to all individuals and how it can affect the viewpoints of people regarding the beauty of living in this world, we can now discuss the power underlying it.

People who love themselves are more likely to have satisfaction in everything that is happening in their lives. According to Wendy G. (2017) in her article entitled “The Importance of Self-love”, people who practice self-love tend to have greater life satisfaction. The way we appreciate ourselves helps us to appreciate all the things or events in our lives. As we know our worth as an individual and we are aware of our purpose in this lifetime, we can live happily and peacefully in this world.

Self-love also increases the productivity of people. Recognizing our strengths and worth will also affect our performance in life. It will help us to move forward to our goals in life and achieve them by working hard. A strong love for ourselves helps us to perform good work because we have trust in our capabilities and we know that even if we fail in doing something, we can still try it until we succeed. This will gain us a better life in the future.

A stronger personality is associated with people who appreciate their entire being. They are not afraid to face crises in life because they believe in the extent of their power. They can easily manage to seek solutions to every problem that is coming in their lives. They do not let the negativity dominate their entire selves because they know that they can overcome it with the help of their positive behavior.

Learning to love ourselves will also lead to loving others. The way we handle ourselves as a human is a way we also handle our family, friends, partner, and all. Knowing that we are capable of accepting our flaws and appreciating what we are will help us to embrace the imperfection of others and the world. In the article of Jon Negroni (n.d.), building a healthy relationship with ourselves will also develop a healthy relationship with others.

In this way, we can say that self-loathing will do no good in our lives. It will only ruin our minds and body and make us suffer for a long time. Self-hating is the reason why people want to end their lives because they can’t see their worth and their purpose as an individual. We should all embrace ourselves in the power of self-love for us to see the light that the world has.

Achieving Self-love

In the article of Alexandra Harra (2014) entitled “The Art of Self-Love”, there are practices we need to know in order to achieve the element called self-love.

1. Accept our imperfections. We all have flaws and blemishes. We are not perfect in the first place, so don’t hate yourself for lacking in something. Instead of hating ourselves, we should use those imperfections to improve. Being content with what we have will make us feel free and happy. Remember that your imperfection defines who you are.
2. Forgive ourselves. We are all making mistakes in life. We should not be hard on ourselves. We should have to accept that we are just a human; we commit mistakes and failures because we are not perfect. There are no mistakes and failures if we learned a lesson from that mistake and become better than before.
3. Protect ourselves. We should protect ourselves from things that can ruin us. Environment plays a big role in the development of our personality. We should avoid things that can harm us. Avoid people who will influence us with bad things or try to judge and discourage us. Also, avoid negative thoughts lingering inside our minds, they will surely ruin us. We should be physically, emotionally, and mentally healthy.
4. Acknowledge our worth. All of us are precious. We are all special. We should know our worth for us to love ourselves. We should know that God sees us as a special gem that has a big value in this world. Don’t forget that we have purposes in this world and we just need to know that we are all equally important.
5. Appreciate ourselves. For us to love ourselves, we should appreciate our whole being. Let self-love spread in our system by ignoring criticism, insecurities, and doubts that may come our way. Appreciate our entire being.

These things will help us to love ourselves purely and unconditionally. The love for ourselves will stand out if we won’t let negative things affect us. These facts will surely help us how to really accept and appreciate ourselves.

True self-love will let us flow freely away from judgments and doubts. Being able to recognize our strengths, capabilities, and values can be our weapon to bravely face the problems and obstacles that will come in our lives. Pain and struggles will serve as our motivation to be better and stronger. Self-love will help us to grow and fulfill our goals in life.

Conclusion

Many people are now lacking in the aspect of true self-loving. We tend to let ourselves be drowned in insecurities and criticism of our surroundings. We let those bad things affect our lives which leads to self-doubting and self-hating.

Self-hating is a serious battle within us. We became the enemy of ourselves. Hating us for being a failure or a mistake will lead us to the darkness of the world. Letting the demon play inside our minds will turn our lives miserable.

Self-love is the only thing that can take away all our insecurities and doubt we have inside us. Eventually, the extent of our beauty will bloom to the world. Self-love is a feeling that everyone must possess. It is important to make us better as well as our lives. The way we treat ourselves is the way how we handle things and treat other people.

Love ourselves despite the failures we did and wrong decisions we chose, because those things will help us to move forward. Those will help us to grow because self-love will result in self-growth in physical, mental, and spiritual.

God sees us as his perfect children. God loves us so much so we don’t have to hate ourselves because He will be always there and remind us how precious we are. We are perfectly imperfect because God made us. We just have to learn to love ourselves to be able to show the power we have inside. Love yourself and live well.

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If I could choose a memory from my childhood about the power of learning, it would be the memory of my mother, who hates reading online, who bought this book in an e-book form and read it online, in the digital form. I was shocked, and since then I always had in my mind that “The Alchemist” has to be an amazing book if my mother did that. I always wanted to read this book but it was never the time to do so.

This book it’s the story of a pastor who, after a dream, decides to go looking for a treasure. He sells his sheep, goes to a land where he knows nothing and no one, is robbed, meets with a king, works at a crystal shop, and goes to the desert looking for treasure, where he also discovers love. But he does not stop there, he goes further into the desert where he is caught in the middle of a war, gets to the pyramids, is beaten and robbed again, and then returns to Spain where he finds his dream treasure, and then returns to his beloved to live happily ever after.

On the surface, this is a story for children, but to my amazement, it was far more than just that. It has plenty of lessons in it, and I will discuss about five of them.

• Recognize the good things

It is said that “when each day is the same, it’s because people fail to recognize the good things that happen in their lives every day”

In his journey, the pastor had to follow the signs to get to his treasure. Everything that happened in his daily life, every new person he met, got him closer to his treasure or taught him a lesson. Nothing in our life is random and even the bad events that happen to us happen for a good reason, and we have to have our eyes open to see them.

“God has written in the world the way that every man has to go. You only thing you have to do is to read what He has written for you.”

• Live in the present

The present is the only moment you can live your life! If you are too obsessed about the past or too concerned about the future you will miss living. Our past is present, we gain a lot of experiences and lessons from it that will help us now and also in the future. The future instead, is just a reflection of what we now, in the present, a reflection of our decisions.

When life happens, people have a tendency to think only about what was before or what will come, but few of them take time to appreciate that they are alive, they are breathing that they have their life waiting for them to be happy.

• Life is more interesting when you have a dream

In the book, when the pastor arrived at the crystal shop, the owner had a dream to travel to Meka, but he was too afraid to do that, he had the resources and everything he needed but the only thing that was stopping him was himself. His dream wasn’t powerful enough. On the other hand, the pastor’s dream was at that moment to gain enough money to get back at his sheep, but his primordial dream was to find his dream treasure, and that helped him to get through all the challenges he had to face.

When you have a dream, you have a reason to go on, not to stop every time something big or small happens on the way. Having a dream is like having air to breathe.

• Everyone learns differently

It may not seem to be such an important lesson, but it is. All my life I was frustrated because I could not learn or be good at different subjects in school as my colleagues, and I never knew why even though I was working much more than they did. And more interesting was when I was good at something and my colleagues asked me to explain them, they rarely understood what I was explaining or the way I was explaining. For children and even young adults, it is crucial to understand that we all have different ways of doing the same things.

• Follow your heart

One of the most important things that the pastor had to do in his journey was to follow and listen to his heart.

Your heart is the only one who knows you better than anyone else, it’s the only one who wants you to be happy because otherwise, she will suffer the consequences. Your heart is your guide in life, is what some people call intuition.

For me “The Alchemist” was a story about destiny and about how the Universe is working for you. Destiny or “Personal Legend” is your purpose in life. We were born with a mission and that mission is our Legend. For some of us, this mission is crystal clear from a young age, but for some of us life goes by and we never find what was theirs.

Since I was little, my mother taught me that nothing happens for no reason, and this became one of the rules I live. Every challenge I faced, every person that came in and went out of my life, every moment, everything happened because I had to go through all that stuff to be prepared for what is happening now in my life and for what will come.

I like to say that you need to go through a storm to see the rainbow. I don’t know what is my Legend yet, but I know that everything around me is getting me closer to it.

I know that my parents had to divorce, my mother had to get through a difficult period, me also, friends came and went, unexpected people had a huge impact on my life, my father disappointed me, and many other things to get here, at this specific moment. And all those happened so quickly that I didn’t even have the time to process them.

But growing up in this “mess” made me understand and I was born to do something important, not just to come by. I always had this desire in me to leave something behind and to do something for the people around me. For the past year, I found out a lot of things about the story behind me, and how I ended up here, about how the Universe “has lined the planets” to make me born. The only possible explanation for my being here is that someone somewhere wanted me to be born at this time and had given me a huge mission and it is my responsibility to fulfill it.

The last thing I gained from this book was the power of the heart. I love people and I have a very good intuition, I can read people instantly and I can tell if someone is going to be a part of my life sooner or later. But what I could never do was listen to my heart when it came to love, and the fragment of the book that shocked me was:

” Love never prevents a person from following a Personal Legend: ‘I love you because I had a dream, met a king, sold crystals, crossed the desert, the clans declared war and I was at a fountain to find out where an Alchemist was. I love you because the whole Universe has helped me to reach you.” “

“I love you because the whole Universe has helped me to reach you” This is one of the most beautiful things I have ever read in my life. I believe in the power of attraction and the power of the Universe and in the fact that nothing happens for no reason I also believe that what is meant to be mine is there and it is waiting for me to be ready for it, but it amazes me every time something like this happens, every time I realize that the power of the Universe exists.

My mother calls it God, my friends call it coincidence, but I call it destiny.

This was one of the best books I have ever read, and that was because I felt everything that was written there. Also, this was the most personal essay I have ever written, but how could have I not written something personal when “The Alchemist” is all about you(me) and my mission in life? I like to believe that I was born to do something great with my life, and reading this book and analyzing my life afterward, made me believe in this even harder.

Essay on My Mother for Students

Motherhood is a divine journey that encompasses unconditional love, selflessness, and the nurturing of life. A mother’s role extends beyond biological ties, as it is characterized by emotional support, guidance, and an unwavering commitment to her children’s well-being. The bond between a mother and her child is unparalleled, forming the foundation of a child’s growth and development. Exploring the multifaceted aspects of motherhood unveils a profound understanding of the immeasurable impact mothers have on individuals and society as a whole.

An essay on the topic of motherhood provides an opportunity to delve into the complexities and beauty of this influential role. Begin by acknowledging the universal significance of motherhood and its role in shaping individuals and societies. Discuss the selflessness and sacrifices mothers make, emphasizing their ability to prioritize their children’s needs above their own.

Next, highlight the nurturing and supportive nature of mothers, describing how they provide a secure and loving environment for their children to grow and flourish. Explore the emotional bond that forms between a mother and child, underscoring its importance in fostering a child’s emotional and psychological well-being.

Conclude the essay by emphasizing the invaluable contribution of mothers to society and the profound impact they have on future generations. Reflect on the immeasurable love and support mothers provide, acknowledging the unique role they play in shaping individuals and building a compassionate and nurturing society.

Remember to infuse personal anecdotes, experiences, or relevant examples to add depth and authenticity to your essay, capturing the essence of motherhood and its significance.

Short essay about my mother 1 (100 words)

My mother is my guiding light, my source of strength and love. She is a remarkable woman who has shaped my life in countless ways. Her selflessness and dedication are unparalleled. From the moment I was born, she showered me with unconditional love and nurtured me with care. Her sacrifices and tireless efforts have molded me into the person I am today. Her wisdom and guidance have helped me navigate life’s challenges and make sound decisions. I am forever grateful for her boundless love and support. My mother is my hero, my confidante, and my biggest cheerleader. I am blessed to call her my mom.

500 Words Essay on My Mother (500 words)

Introduction

Mothers play an invaluable role in our lives, providing unwavering love, support, and guidance. They are the epitome of selflessness and sacrifice, consistently inspiring and nurturing us. In this essay, I would like to express my deep appreciation and admiration for my own mother, who has not only been my greatest inspiration but also my best friend.

Mothers are an Inspiration

Mothers possess an innate ability to inspire and motivate their children. They lead by example, displaying qualities such as perseverance, resilience, and compassion. My mother, through her actions and words, has instilled in me a sense of determination and a belief that anything is possible with hard work and dedication. Her unwavering support and belief in my abilities have encouraged me to pursue my dreams and strive for excellence.

My Mother is My Best Friend

Beyond her role as a mother, my mom has become my confidante and best friend. We share a unique bond built on trust, understanding, and unconditional love. She is always there to lend an ear, offering comfort and wise advice whenever I face challenges or dilemmas. With her guidance, I have learned important life lessons and developed a strong moral compass. Our friendship is characterized by mutual respect and a deep appreciation for one another, making her an irreplaceable presence in my life.

A Mother’s Strength

Mothers possess an unparalleled strength that allows them to tackle any obstacle that comes their way. From managing the household to fulfilling their professional responsibilities, they handle numerous roles with grace and resilience. My mother’s strength has been a constant source of inspiration for me. I have witnessed her navigate through difficult times with unwavering determination, and her ability to remain composed and strong has taught me the importance of resilience and perseverance.

Furthermore, my mother’s strength extends beyond her personal life. She is actively involved in philanthropic endeavors, helping those in need and making a positive impact on society. Her compassion and empathy towards others serve as a reminder of the significance of giving back and making a difference in the lives of others. Her selflessness and generosity have influenced me to become a more compassionate and caring individual.

Conclusion

In conclusion, my mother holds a special place in my heart as an inspiration, best friend, and pillar of strength. Her unwavering love, support, and guidance have shaped me into the person I am today. Through her actions, she has shown me the importance of perseverance, compassion, and resilience. I am forever grateful for her presence in my life, and I strive to emulate her qualities of love, sacrifice, and strength. Mothers truly are the embodiment of love, and I am blessed to have such an incredible role model in my life.

Short essay about my mother 2 (800 words)

‘Years went by, we are all aware that everything in this world has changed! But, one thing that remained the same is the love from our dear mother.’

A mother is someone who is very close to our hearts. Who gives birth, provides us shelter, the one who guides us, and of course always accepts us no matter what we do in our life with wide open arms. Being a mom was never an easy task, and it has become tougher during the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. We saw their struggles, hard work, and how they hid their pain. I felt this because oftentimes I sit, wonder, and observe my mother. Even if she did not tell us, I know her stare, her eyes are so far but as long as she sees us happy, she smiles because it is enough for her.

My mother is more than just a superhero, no one could beat the power of a mother’s love. She’s my everything, not only because of what she provided and gave back to us but also to other people, too. My pain is her pain. My problem is her problem. My success is also her success. My mother makes us feel that we, her children are the most important persons in her life. She taught us not to forget to always say thank you to the Lord God because we are lucky that we didn’t experience those things that someone out there experienced today. She also taught us to pray every day not because of what we are facing right now but to say how grateful we are and also to say to guide everyone and heal those who are affected by the virus.

I want to acknowledge not only my mother’s strength and braveness but also all the mothers around the world. To be honest, during this time, our mother always lifts our mood not to let our mental health take over us. They always say that we do not need to worry in the midst of a pandemic because something good is going to happen, we just don’t know when and what it is yet. Though I admit that it has a deep meaning but these words are the reason why we keep going. That means, when you believe that something good is coming and we are part of making that happen, you start to be able to see beyond the suffering to how things could be.

Our mother`s love is unforgettable, her love for us will always remain the same. It`s enough for us to overcome anything and everything standing in the way of our mother`s happiness. Being a mom under this new normal is really challenging. Imagine, working hard just for us to have food to eat three times a day is really a pleasure. When I grow up, I wish to be successful so I can give back my mother`s love by giving all her wants and also a pure pure pure love. I know this pandemic really changes our lives but do you see how your mother suffers every single day just for us to survive? Her love for us is really life-changing. Especially now that we are in the middle of a crisis, a pandemic our mom becomes much more than a superhero, she’s just incredible right?! Helping us with our online class, activities, homework, and modules. And now that we are at home due to the community lockdown in our city and barangay, I and my mom spends a lot of time together it specializes in our bond together. She goes to work, and I’m very proud of her! going to work in the middle of a pandemic..it’s indeed a very risky duty but she can do it! and I believe in her, she’s a hero just like I mentioned earlier. And my mom always makes sure that her family is safe, which is us and my grandparents. To all the mothers out there, I salute you all. I hope that this upcoming mother’s day, you deserve to rest and be treated as a queen, not just that day but every day. Your hard work is very much appreciated and honored. We can’t give our mothers anything in return, but we can thank them and give them so much respect and care. We should always love our mother and obey all her orders. All I can say is ‘Nothing is Better than their Love’.

When defined in a sentence, love is a feeling. At the point when expounded, love is feeling for somebody we want, we need in our life. Love can be for anybody whether for an individual, for creatures, for places, for nourishment, for rest, for work, for voyaging, for exercise center, for garments, for enthusiasm, and a lot more. It is an alternate and exceptional feeling which keeps us propelled for that thing that we love. First off to exist, its inverse must exist with the goal that we can esteem that thing. Like scorn, we see today around us, a ton of contempt and love are the cues, there are many types of love. First, love is for the general people around us. Next, love is for our known ones, and last, the love for downtrodden people. For me, love is doing good to others and helping others the way we want.

Love is a good feeling that we have for others. Love spreads from person to person and it is shown in the way we behave with others. We have a love for our parents, friends, relatives, etc. So, we show concern for them and we take care of them always. Love means caring for others and having faith and trust in others. Without this type of love, the world would be a place full of chaos and there would be no trust and faith in people for one another. There would be no importance on relationships and people would just be selfish and would not care for others. Without this type of love, people would just care for themselves and would be violent toward others. which adjusts the disdain. Love is the non-abrasiveness for something you love.

Love for me is the greatest thing, when I was younger, I was taught being with a partner or finding someone is true love. But though that is a wonderful feeling I learned to find love in the small things, my surroundings, my friends my dogs my family, and just thinking about that makes me complete. So, love for me means so much more than a person, it’s a feeling about a place, person, pet, customer so many things. If you have love in your life, you have everything people focus on the material things and they forget what is important. Now that I’m older I sound like a broken record, when it says that I rather happiness above everything to know that I have love around me makes me feel complete and whole all at once.

Love is an important part of my life, my love for myself, my love for my lord, and my love for everyone that I love to make me more of a person and that is what makes me more complete. Here given the kinds of love:

Agape — Unconditional Love, To begin with, we have agape love. This is a charitable, sacrificial, unequivocal love. The Greeks thought it was very radical, maybe since scarcely any individuals appear to be fit for feeling it long haul. A few people would depict agape as a sort of otherworldly love. For example, Christians accept that Jesus displayed this sort of love for all people. He was benevolent and relinquished Himself with the goal that others could be freed of their transgressions. He languished over the joy of others.

Eros — Romanic Love Eros is named after the Greek lord of love and ripeness. Along these lines, it is generally connected with sentimental, enthusiastic, and physical love. It is a declaration of sexual energy and wants. The Greeks were very dreadful of this love, for some odd reason. They believed that since individuals have an instinctual motivation to reproduce, this love was so incredible, and it would bring about lost control. Even though the Greeks thought this sort of love was hazardous, it is as yet the sort of love that is related to enthusiastic, sexual love. Indeed, even in present-day days, a few people accept that this sort of love ‘consumes hot and splendid, however, it wears out quickly.’

Philia — Affectionate Love The Greeks characterized this sort of love as ‘warm love.’ at the end of the day, it is the sort of love that you feel for your companions. Incidentally, the old Greeks thought this sort of love was superior to eros (sexual love) since it spoke to love between individuals who viewed themselves as equivalents. While many individuals partner ‘love’ with the sentiment, Plato consistently contended that physical fascination wasn’t essential for love. Consequently, why there is a wide range of sorts of love. This sort, specifically, is regularly alluded to as ‘non-romantic’ love – love without sexual acts.

Philautia — Self-love Philautia is self-esteem. In our cutting-edge society, a great many people partner with self-esteem with being narcissistic, narrow-minded, or stuck on themselves. In any case, this isn’t what the antiquated Greeks implied without anyone else’s input love. Self-esteem isn’t negative or undesirable in any capacity. Truth be told, it’s important to have the option to give and get love from others. We can’t provide for others what we don’t have. Also, if we don’t love ourselves, by what means can we genuinely love others? Another approach to see self-esteem is by considering it self-sympathy. Similarly, as you may show love and love to someone else, you should likewise show that equivalent fondness and love to yourself.

Storge — Familiar Love Storge can be characterized as ‘well-known love.’ Although that is an odd term, let me clarify what it truly implies. This kind of love looks and feels a great deal like philia – warm love felt between companions. Be that as it may, this love is progressively like a parent-kid love. Much the same as philia, there isn’t a physical or sexual fascination. In any case, there is a solid bond, connection, and recognition between individuals.

Pragma — Enduring Love The antiquated Greeks characterize pragma as ‘enduring love.’ at the end of the day, it’s nearly something contrary to eros (sexual love). Eros will in general wear out rapidly due to its enthusiasm and force. Be that as it may, pragma is a love that has developed and been created over an extensive stretch of time. The sort of old wedded couples who have been as one since their young years and still clasp hands, well, that is an incredible case of pragma. Sadly, this sort of love is uncommon to discover – particularly in the public eye today. Nowadays, individuals assume the grass is constantly greener on the opposite side. What’s more, consequently, they don’t have the tolerance or want to watch love develop after some time. This kind of love doesn’t require a great deal of exertion in a relationship. The two individuals are great at making bargains, and every one of them places in equivalent endeavors to satisfy the other individual.

Ludus — Playful Love Ludus is known as the ‘playful love.’ However, a superior method to portray it is the feeling of captivation at the beginning of the sentiment. In the event that you’ve been in love previously, you hear what I’m saying. It’s the butterflies in your stomach, the happiness you feel when you see your love stroll through the entryway, and the feeling of never needing to be without them. Studies show that when individuals are encountering this sort of love, their mind is acting a lot as it does on the off chance that it was on cocaine. At the end of the day, your cerebrum is lit up and dynamic simply like somebody who is truly high on medication. It makes you feel invigorated and amped up forever.

Mania — Obsessive Love Mania isn’t really a decent sort of love, since it is obsessive. It’s the sort of love that can lead somebody into a frenzy, desire, or even outrage. That is on the grounds that the harmony between eros (sexual) and Ludus (playful) is frightfully off. Numerous individuals who experience this sort of love experience the ill effects of low confidence. They dread losing the object of their love, and this dread urges them to state or do some ‘insane’ things to keep them. If not monitored, mania can be ruinous sometimes.

Love is a great passion. It is natural that man loves his native country. The same is the case with me, I love Pakistan for the fact that I was born into this aromatic soil and raised on its diversity. I`m a part of this soil, thus it calls me onto it. Pakistan has given me an identity, it`s who I am. It`s my homeland, I will always be known as Pakistani .it has given me everything I have. It`s not just emotional but logical to love something that is your everything

We got it after our leaders had to lay down their lives for its achievement their struggle is really admirable. Pakistan was not given to us on a plate like a piece of cake! A lot of people have traded their lives for the peace and security we enjoy. Many great people like Muhammad Ali Jinnah, SIR SYED AHMAD KHAN, and ALL AMA MUHAMMAD IQBAL have worked a day in and day out which resulted in the beautiful homeland we call Pakistan. They achieve this land because we cannot survive under Hindu rule in India. We are independent, you can know about the values of independence only when you ask Kashmir and Palestine peoples or make a short trip to these states. We are free from the maltreatment of Hindus. Furthermore, we are not forbidden to sacrifice a cow. Our homes are not burnt by bad characters

Among them. I love it because it is an Islamic state. It is achieved through the free practice of Islamic injunctions.

I love Pakistan because of its geography. There are a lot of places to love lots of foreigners come to visit the beautiful places of Pakistan from all over the world. There are a lot of health resorts and pleasant hill stations. According to hilly places, Pakistan has a unique identity to show the beauty of mountains in the world. In mountainous areas, there is a Swat valley that presents the natural beauty of nature of Pakistan. This valley is filled with green fields as well as forest to bring the place picture. Another beautiful place in Pakistan is Hunza valley to present the beauty of Pakistan. There are lots of deserts to explore the beauty of Pakistan. The main desert of Pakistan is the Thar Desert which is the largest desert in Pakistan. However, there are thirty-five places that are only for the national parks where people come to fresh their minds in these parks even all over the world. If we talk about the villages of Pakistan there are many natural blessings in villages for Pakistani people. There is a different kinds of places for the production of goods and other things. In some places, people are growing crops and vegetables as well as fruits. On the other hand, some places are for industrial areas to produce industrial things in Pakistan. I love Pakistan because it is rich in natural resources and minerals. This is a land filled with natural gases, petroleum, and a lot of other minerals. Most importantly we have our own salt reserves in different places in Pakistan. Therefore, we don`t need to ask for salt from other countries. In fact, we are able to export salt to neighboring countries.

The biggest reason to love Pakistan is its four seasons summer, cold, autumn, and spring and some areas of Pakistan have snowy seasons also.

I love my country Pakistan for its culture. Pakistan a country, with its beautiful culture makes its own distinction around the globe. It follows an Islamic culture.

I love Pakistan for its historical heritage. It is a country where the Indus valley civilization which is the ancient civilization exists. This land carries a rich historical background, the invasion of Alexander, the rule of Hindu Raja, coming to the first Arab Muslim ruler Muhammad bin QA SIM. After that, a nonstop streak of Muslim rulers passed this great land ending with the famous MUGHAL emperors. There are a lot of beautiful historical buildings the Great Badshahi mosques of Lahore, Shahi fort the shrine of great saints, and the ruins of ancient civilization at Taxila, HARAPPA, MOHENJODARO are a matter of great pride for all countrymen.

Does not every one of us Pakistanis, ought to be grateful for all that it has been to us? A Mother, a father, a patron, a benefactor, a home, a guardian, a shelter, and whatnot. Although Pakistanis are faced with a myriad of problems. But that is not a reason not to love it. Your true love manifests when your loved one is in a great ordeal. I believe that almost every one of us, at some level has some respect if not love for the motherland. It might be polluted, corrupt, unsafe, and terrorized, but even with all its flaws and all its unmanageability, this is the only place I would ever truly belong, where the color of my skin does not stand out and where my accent is more than acceptable. I hope one day Pakistan will win for itself a place of great honor and importance in the world. Pakistan will rise from the ashes I am pretty hopeful. I love Pakistan because it is a land of peace and its objective is world peace.

Zora Neale Hurston was a well-known and admired writer and anthropologist. Hurston’s novels, short stories, and plays oftentimes depicted African American life in the South. Hurston influenced many writers, forever cementing her place in history as one of the leading female writers of the 20th century. Zora Neale Hurston was born in Notasulga, Alabama on January 15, 1891.

Throughout her life, Hurston dedicated herself to promoting and studying black culture. She traveled to both Haiti and Jamaica to study the religions of the African diaspora. Her findings were also included in several newspapers throughout the United States. Hurston often incorporated her research into her fictional writing. As an author, Hurston started publishing short stories as early as 1920. Unfortunately, her work was ignored by the mainstream literary audience for years. However, she gained a following among African Americans. After years of writing, Hurston had to enter the St. Lucie County Welfare Home as she was unable to take care of herself. Hurston died of heart disease on January 28, 1960. At first, her remains were placed in an unmarked grave. In 1972, author Alice Walker located her grave and created a marker. Although Hurston’s work was not widely known during her life, in death she ranks among the best writers of the 20th century. Her work continues to influence writers throughout the world.

Their Eyes Were Watching God tells the story of Janie’s passage from repression to spiritual fulfillment as she clashes with the expectations thrust upon her by others. Janie elevates marriage and love in her mind as the highest achievement, but this ideal is defiled when she marries Logan and Jody, two men whom she does not love and who prolong her “cosmic loneliness.” As Logan and Jody both cease to “make speeches with rhymes to her,” Janie’s hope for self-fulfillment through sexual and romantic fulfillment struggles to survive.

Upon Jody’s death, Janie abandons the materialistic desires of her first two husbands (and ultimately, her Nanny, who urged Janie to marry for money in the first place), and permits herself to fall in love with Tea Cake, a man considerably younger and poorer. Tea Cake acts as a catalyst that drives Janie toward a stronger sense of self. He allows Janie to partake in experiences once relegated as “for-men-only,” and introduces her to the enjoyment of a loving relationship, one in which they make “lots of laughter out of nothing.” Janie learns to speak up for herself when Tea Cake disappears for days at a time or flirts with other women, an act that is not met with silence from Tea Cake, but rather, apology and conversation. When the novel’s dangerous and climactic hurricane begins picking up speed, Tea Cake asks Janie if she wishes she stayed in Eatonville without him, safe from harm, but Janie dismisses this idea. With Tea Cake, Janie’s “soul crawled out from its hiding place,” and she knows what it is like to have “self-crushing love.”