Personal Journal #3 What is the best way to live?

   What is the best way to live? This is an intriguing question. I believe Socrates said it best with "I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing." The best way for us to learn and take in as much knowledge as possible is to accept the fact that we know nothing. We are empty vessels and with humility we can acquire great insights into our surroundings if we just allow it. I think we should all live with an open mind and welcome new experiences, friendships and knowledge.

Personal journal article #2

Yesterday, I played football with my friends out in the field. The field next to my house was very green, damp and full of life. It is next to woods where we often see wildlife as we play football. I am happy to live in a smaller town where I still have the opportunity to enjoy such luxuries as nature and seeing fields of green grass available for us to use. Isn't it ironic that in todays society, nature is both a luxury and a commodity? I can't imagine living in a large city and worrying about smog or pollution from the large populous affecting our views of the environment around us. I believe quality of life is directly proportional to the quality of our environment. This acknowledgement makes it that much more important for me to preserve and appreciate my local environment.