Music

Here Comes The Sun - The Beatles

Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
It's all right, it's all right

I feel these lyrics represent a part of my life where I like to think optimistically and positively, and I associate the song with this mindset. I believe it is important to have this way of thinking because there are many things in life that will try to bring you down, and it is up to you to pick yourself back up again and to focus on the brighter side of things.

Confetti - Tori Kelly 

People seem to think
That you'll be happier, once you reach the top
You'll have it all
But I'm livin for right now
Cause what if tomorrow never comes
I'm not waitin, I'm not waitin
For the confetti to fall

Additionally, these lyrics embody how I've transitioned in learning to take each day as it is, and to live in the moment. This song holds fast to many ideas that we can all relate to, reminding the listener to not take anything for granted and to cherish the simple things in life. 

Stop This Train - John Mayer 

So scared of getting older
I'm only good at being young
So I play the numbers game to find a way
To say that life has just begun

Had a talk with my old man
Said help me understand
He said "Turn 68, you'll renegotiate"
Don't stop this train

Don't for a minute change the place you're in
And don't think I couldn't ever understand
I tried my hand
John, honestly, we'll never stop this train

The lyrics from this song really caught my eye because it is something that we've all been afraid of at least once in our lives; getting older. It also connects with the novel we have read in class because Morrie talks about how so many of us fear aging, yet we forget that it is a part of life, and without it; we would not be able to move forward with our lives. Aging should not be something we fear, if we live our lives fully everyday, we should be able to continue on the "train" of life. 

Sources: 

http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/beatles/herecomesthesun.html

http://www.metrolyrics.com/stop-this-train-lyrics-john-mayer.html

http://www.metrolyrics.com/confetti-lyrics-tori-kelly.html

Symbols

Treble Clef: The treble clef embodies the importance of music in my life. In my opinion, music is not a commodity. It cannot be bought or sold, rather it is shared. Words, melodies, and harmonies intertwine to create a precious story, a world of feelings, and insight to the songwriters mind. I believe that wherever you are in the globe, or whomever you meet; music is the one thing that connects us all. It has no barriers, it does not judge, its flavors and sounds suits to the needs of the listener. As Plato once said: "Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything." 

Peace Symbol: I believe the peace symbol represents a part of my life because I am generally a calm, mellow person and I am very much opposed to hate, social calamities, and social injustices in the world. It saddens me when I hear of stories from around the world where people fight over things that truly have no meaning. Violence, bloodshed, loathing, indifference; these things will not allow society to prosper to its fullest. If anything, it creates deep cracks in the foundation of societal structure and wreaks havoc to our world, the one place we call home. We must learn to live in peace, to accept one another for who we are, and to abhor not each other and our differences, but the hatred that fuels the fire of our apathy to each other and the world.

Quotes

Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival. 

C.S Lewis

This quote relates to my life because I am blessed the friendships that I have made throughout my years have taught me to become more considerate, understanding, and has put me in situations where I must put myself in my friends' shoes. Just as C.S Lewis quotes, friendship is indeed one piece of the puzzle of life that gives it value and meaning. Friendship is a two way system where both parties learn from one another, and as the bonds of friendship grow stronger and stronger; its significance in life blossoms even more so.

Family is not an important thing. It's everything.

Michael J. Fox

Additionally, this quote relates to my life because for myself, family has so much meaning. We are a tight knit unit who supports each other, shares laughs and memories, stays together through the most luminous and the most sombrous of days, and more importantly, we love one another unconditionally. I know deep within that no matter what happens, my family will never leave me. As I have grown older, I have also learned that family does not have to be tied to an person by blood. Family can extend beyond that; simply characterized by love and affection towards an individual that is not necessarily a blood relative.