Katherine

"It’s not so much the journey that’s important; as is the way that we treat those we encounter and those around us, along the way”--Jeremy Aldana There is a song by Pink Floyd called "The Gold It's In The..." that I think relates very well to this quote. The song is about finding joy in the journey and the people you meet rather than in your destination. One of the lines, for example, states, "Everyone's searching for something they say, but I'll get my kicks on the way." I believe that this view on life is very true. People often focus on their ultimate goal, instead of considering others, which can lead to selfishness and greed. If people stopped to think of those around them more and how their actions affected them, I think that not only would this be a better planet for the people around us, but for ourselves as well. We could sustain more fulfilling relationships with others and overall live happier lives.

The video that we watched today had a very interesting viewpoint on bullying. The comparison of it to a "deadly virus" makes a good analogy because people are often influenced by those around them, so if one person bullies another, that person's friends might start to join in because they think it's a way they can remain friends with the person, or a way to get on their good side. Also, the "side effects" of bullying shown in the victim was an interesting idea, because I wouldn't have thought of the sadness and upset that bullying causes as "side effects," but they really are in a way, since they are negative effects that are directly caused by the actions of the bully. I think this video gave me a new perspective on what bullying is.

The moral of this story is that you should not bully others, because the insults that you throw at them don't make them into the monster you're describing, they make //you// into a monster. By making fun of others, you portray yourself as someone with an ugly personality, and you make others feel horrible, just like any typical storybook monster would. So although you may not be a gruesome creature on the outside, you will seem like one to everyone you tease or bully.