Defining The Meaning of Optimism

Optimism is a point of view that includes being positive and having hope for the best outcome. It is believing in the best even when the situation might seem the worst. It is very important to have optimism in today’s world. When put in tough circumstances and conditions, it may seem easier to be [...]

“The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails.”- William Arthur Wart. In my opinion, I feel that there is not a fine line between optimism and reality. The reason being that the feeling of optimism can brighten and influence what you say [...]

Technological optimism is the belief that technology can be used to better our lives and that it can make the world a better place. A lot of people nowadays rely heavily on technology, and there is good reason for it. One example would be medicine. Generally, people usually care about not dying. [...]

This paper uses four articles and two books to help talk about the discrimination against tattoos and piercings in the work-place. It will talk about the ethics and discrimination laws in the work-place. It also includes a study that was done about stigma against tattoos. That study had questions [...]

Vegetarian: “a person who does not eat or does not believe in eating meat, fish, fowl, or, in some cases, any food derived from animals, as eggs or cheese, but subsists on vegetables, fruits, nuts, grain, etc.” Not being a vegetarian means that you eat meat. “This means that domesticated animals [...]

Why do readers find the narratives of gang intervention in Gregory Boyle’s 2010 novel, “Tattoos on the Heart: The Power of Boundless Compassion,” credible? I decided to focus on this book since it has been a popular read amongst students, especially those here at Cal State Los Angeles. I also [...]

Vegetarianism has been a lifestyle adopted by many people who want to take a stand against the exploitation of animals for the pleasures of the human appetite. However, vegetarianism is not the only option available to those who oppose cruelty to animals. A humanely conscious omnivore has the same [...]

I am very lucky. I grew up in a house where I was surrounded by books constantly. My mother had a special book that she taught all of her kids to read with, with me coming in 8 years behind the last. I don't recall the name of this particular book, but I do remember one thing vividly. The entire [...]

Vegetarianism is the limitation of one’s diet to only plants, vegetables, grains, and fruits, without eating any food derived from an animal. There are different extremes of vegetarianism, where you can eat dairy, but not eggs, only milk, etc.- And the reasons why people convert to this diet [...]