The World Around Us

This past week in class we have been talking about our the environment shapes the person we become. There has always been an ongoing battle between nature vs nuture and I believe each plans a significant role in who we are. We are born with our genes, and these give us certain things like our eye color, our height and the color of our hair. Those are things we simply cannot control. The way we act, the things we value, and the music we like are all things that are a product of our society. Everything around us shapes who we become. This is known as socialization. I definitely would not be who I am told if it wasn't for my friends and family. Last week we watched the movie Tuesdays with Morrie. I really enjoyed the movie and there was one quote that Morrie said that I really agree with, "There is nothing innately shameful about being dependent. When we were infants we needed others to live, when we are dying we need others to live, but here's the secret-in between we need others even more." I think that quote is so true. Sometimes people are ashamed of being dependent on others, but in reality it is not a bad thing. If it wasn't for all the wonderful people in my life, I don't think I would be able to make it through each day.