tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post6345754614478130899..comments2023-10-29T03:50:05.985-07:00Comments on Mrs. Moritz's Honors Blog: AWNM Meaning Fishbowl/LiveBlog Per. 3mmoritzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499259284746906241noreply@blogger.comBlogger232125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-90999687154774517472008-03-31T11:50:00.000-07:002008-03-31T11:50:00.000-07:00In order to find meaning in your life, you must fi...In order to find meaning in your life, you must find what you are really passionate about. School is a stepping stone, where we can learn the necessary information to pursue our passions and aspirations in life. As much as I dislike school, it is something that must be done. We are currently at an age in our lives where most of us are beggining to understand what we want to pursue with the rest of our lives.evandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02780929848790816881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-52980679920612958232008-03-04T16:42:00.000-08:002008-03-04T16:42:00.000-08:00I think over all, meaning is something to learn al...I think over all, meaning is something to learn along the way. It doesn't just thrust itself upon us, it's an adventure in finding who you are and what you are meant to do. You may even unknowingly carry out your meaning and never realize or you may years and years later. I believe everyone has their own meaning regardless if they know it or not. Some people may never find there meaning but that doesn't mean it does not exist. I beleive that if you never find your meaning, you might become aware of what it is after you are dead. There is always something to live for, regardless of what your meaning is. Meaning is not always the thing that keeps us going, it can help, but there are other things to live for like family and friends. In my opinion, meaning is a great thing to live for but its not the only thing to live for. In the Conceptual Age, meaning will help us find our jobs and help us when chosing certain options in our lives but we also have to remmber that we can;t spend our entire life looking for something or maybe we won't find it. If we look at it as an adventure instead of a search, I think our meaning will hold better influence and importance.Mikenn@Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11605916306992772429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-65992695609659199532008-02-22T21:26:00.000-08:002008-02-22T21:26:00.000-08:00Deeply appreciated being able to 'attend' this ses...Deeply appreciated being able to 'attend' this session -- even if half-a-day late. <BR/><BR/>My 17 month old son has been sick all week, and I had to suddenly leave school before lunch in order to take care of him...which meant I was suddenly unable to be part of this session as I flew out the school door to get home.<BR/><BR/>I am, however, really struck by the "meaning follows passion" thread that seems to permeate many of the comments expressed here. Drilled down to its essential, I think this is as good as it gets!<BR/><BR/>Sorry for not being able to be available today at the last minute, but I'm also equally appreciative that the sessions is still 'open' to read -- even at the edge of midnight.<BR/><BR/>Cheers from Texas,<BR/>ChristianChristian Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09958622751750427010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-23398101574112059852008-02-22T11:18:00.000-08:002008-02-22T11:18:00.000-08:00As I read over the entire conversation I noticed t...As I read over the entire conversation I noticed that a lot of people brought up the fact that priorities are the same thing as meaning. I disagree, you can find many meanings that relate to something other than your priorities. For example, in my life theater is a priority but it has nothing to do with my meaning in life. For most I don't think that meaning can be truly found because it is a everchanging thing that most can't truly understand. For example, for centuries people have been searching for the meaning of life but haven't even found it. Also, I noticed that people were discussing that to have meaning you have to be passionate and happy which i think is true to some extent but not fully. I think that you need to know yourself and fully intune with your inner self.CatherineDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11964026378920831223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-4342613645618639132008-02-22T09:30:00.002-08:002008-02-22T09:30:00.002-08:00I have really enjoyed this blogging experience -- ...I have really enjoyed this blogging experience -- thanks to everyone who participated!Stephanie Sandiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608007602687509637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-89445657917090973812008-02-22T09:30:00.001-08:002008-02-22T09:30:00.001-08:00@jefferys: School within school models make sense ...@jefferys: School within school models make sense - seek out groups and teachers that you have an affinity for/with. Find a mentor. Be one for someone else. Make it feel human and warm and inviting and passion-inspiring.Bud Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460157804783466969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-60492328886912593902008-02-22T09:30:00.000-08:002008-02-22T09:30:00.000-08:00And yes -- I am conscious of saying it on every si...And yes -- I am conscious of saying it on every single phone conversation, email, or face-to-face interaction with my family and close friends -- it is habit now, but I am still conscious of the thought that every moment could be the last time I see them or talk to them.Stephanie Sandiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608007602687509637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-57656594816432733972008-02-22T09:29:00.002-08:002008-02-22T09:29:00.002-08:00We're done. Thanks everyone.We're done. Thanks everyone.Karl Fischhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11121548023409279686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-85779437518316070112008-02-22T09:29:00.001-08:002008-02-22T09:29:00.001-08:00You don't need math to play the guitar - but as yo...You don't need math to play the guitar - but as you advance in the guitar and in math, you can see some interesting connections there - it's fascinating but not very practical from day to day.Bud Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460157804783466969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-8518732830336184622008-02-22T09:29:00.000-08:002008-02-22T09:29:00.000-08:00Well i guess when i listen or play music I do not ...Well i guess when i listen or play music I do not think of it like that.raelangashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347215315700653273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-3917396421236259582008-02-22T09:28:00.003-08:002008-02-22T09:28:00.003-08:00@bud, Our school has 2200 students and more and mo...@bud, Our school has 2200 students and more and more students want to enroll constantly. How do we make this school smaller and more passion oriented?jeffreyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01123594015283227416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-17681933376057069182008-02-22T09:28:00.002-08:002008-02-22T09:28:00.002-08:00In relation to the circle conversation --When I wa...In relation to the circle conversation --<BR/><BR/>When I was younger I don't think I was as conscious of making sure that I told my loved ones that I love them on a regular basis, but as I've gotten older -- and experienced loss of family members/friends -- It has become a habit.Stephanie Sandiferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01608007602687509637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-79791383610629886162008-02-22T09:28:00.001-08:002008-02-22T09:28:00.001-08:00That phone call was one of the coolest moments in ...That phone call was one of the coolest moments in education for the last six months for me. Thank you for letting me be a part of that.Bud Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460157804783466969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-26349628785323565182008-02-22T09:28:00.000-08:002008-02-22T09:28:00.000-08:00Holly- Right now in my life I think that the major...Holly- Right now in my life I think that the majority of my meaning comes from my family and friends because they are the ones I love in my life.raelangashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347215315700653273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-84495910260982453622008-02-22T09:27:00.001-08:002008-02-22T09:27:00.001-08:00Rae- okay think of a string on a harp. If you pinc...Rae- okay think of a string on a harp. If you pinch it half way then pluck it, it will be one octive higher. That's math...it has to do with fractions.Kalyn Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059580668144099909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-55992483245787240092008-02-22T09:27:00.000-08:002008-02-22T09:27:00.000-08:00Rae- okay think of a string on a harp. If you pinc...Rae- okay think of a string on a harp. If you pinch it half way then pluck it, it will be one octive higher. That's math...it has to do with fractions.Kalyn Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17059580668144099909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-21520290728364649792008-02-22T09:26:00.000-08:002008-02-22T09:26:00.000-08:00@will: Right - I completely agree with that. Alwa...@will: Right - I completely agree with that. Always have. I just think the sticky bit is how much knowledge.Bud Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460157804783466969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-59994081586728000122008-02-22T09:25:00.005-08:002008-02-22T09:25:00.005-08:00I just realized that I'm consciously thinking abou...I just realized that I'm consciously thinking about using the weekend to forget about all of the material I had to learn for my science test, which is coming up today. I'm really glad my meaning isn't to go through school and get good grades, because in the long run, that's not going to be a big thing in the course of my life.matthewghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17019578267466387315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-39277524984097942552008-02-22T09:25:00.004-08:002008-02-22T09:25:00.004-08:00@jeffrey: I think they get smaller. They focus on...@jeffrey: I think they get smaller. They focus on relationships and mentoring and apprenticeships rather than test, test, test. Content classes get a little more generalized. And kids leave the classroom more.Bud Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460157804783466969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-69414413558974843422008-02-22T09:25:00.003-08:002008-02-22T09:25:00.003-08:00@jeffrey: I think they get smaller. They focus on...@jeffrey: I think they get smaller. They focus on relationships and mentoring and apprenticeships rather than test, test, test. Content classes get a little more generalized. And kids leave the classroom more.Bud Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460157804783466969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-76252552285039657732008-02-22T09:25:00.002-08:002008-02-22T09:25:00.002-08:00Exactlly Will, Thank You.Exactlly Will, Thank You.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-48124033663820826452008-02-22T09:25:00.001-08:002008-02-22T09:25:00.001-08:00@bud agreed. We do need some basic understanding a...@bud agreed. We do need some basic understanding and context of what the world is and what life is etc. But the role of schools should be to provide that for students, not to teach them the dates of the Spanish Inquisition. KnowwhatImean?Will Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05971776026580744097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-1489527389605162232008-02-22T09:25:00.000-08:002008-02-22T09:25:00.000-08:00Catherine, I agree that homeless people don't want...Catherine, I agree that homeless people don't want to live like that but it is not always thier fault. They could have been born into homelessness and never got an education so there was no way they could get out of homelessness for the rest of thier life.emilyhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12312299775311940765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-37036512177528428382008-02-22T09:24:00.002-08:002008-02-22T09:24:00.002-08:00Thanks holly. But I do not need to know trigonomet...Thanks holly. But I do not need to know trigonometry to sit down and play my guitar or sing a song.raelangashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09347215315700653273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8725119065682380474.post-6312524335321445422008-02-22T09:24:00.001-08:002008-02-22T09:24:00.001-08:00Oops - 12-faced polyhedron. My bad. http://en.wik...Oops - 12-faced polyhedron. My bad. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DodecahedronBud Hunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11460157804783466969noreply@blogger.com