The+Great+Gatsby

In the book, The Great Gatsby, the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock symbolizes the final goal of Gatsby’s entire life, which in his case is to be with Daisy. Just like Gatsby lives only for Daisy, so do I live my life in Christianity, and I hope to do a good job of it until my life is over. Some might find it strange that I don’t focus my actions for a future career, home, or family, but while those things are worthy of respective levels of attention, they will mean nothing to me after I pass away. I don’t want everything I hope, think, and work for in my delicate existence to crumble away in the event of my death, and according to my beliefs, I can do something for myself and the rest of the world that will endure the passage of time. Although sometimes I struggle to reach for this never-ending goal, I realize that while I concentrate on God and his intentions for me, everything else in my life seems to fall in its place, and I am blessed with a home, an education, and a family that many would go to the ends of the earth for. Every moment has a purpose in my daily life because I have something to live for, and that’s more than I could ever ask for.   In the world that we live in, there are countless aspirations to work our whole lives to achieve, and while these momentous accomplishments tend to provide a sense of satisfaction, they still amount to nothing in the end. Every goal that is reached by an individual leaves him with two choices: to make another one, or try to feel fulfilled with the original one. Unfortunately, both choices lead to miserable conclusions because if one chooses to continue making goals, his life is spent away chasing the wind since what he does manage to attain fades into oblivion when it’s all over. On the other hand, if one tries to indulge himself in his achievements, like many prominent figures who made it to the top of society such as Brittney Spears, Michael Vick, and Lindsay Lohan, he will eventually see his success as insignificant, try to find an outlet of contentment, and find himself without a resolve to live by. I definitely don’t want to be trapped by the wretched dilemma doomed to failure no matter the choice I make, and God offers the escape I need from despair when he promises a new everlasting life.   Being remembered is an overrated reason to live, but remember others in their times of need like the Bible says to do is a truly self-sacrificing motive of action that has lasting effects. When asked what commandments were the most important, Jesus said that the first important is to love God, and the next one in order of importance is to “love your neighbor as yourself”. If every person would just quit being overly concerned by their own well-being and start caring about other’s lives, a vast amount of people would see that everyone is going through the same struggles, and holding up under the pressure of life is a lot easier when someone’s helping you along the way. I feel that helping others is my way of thanking God for helping me, and so, I hope to continue that effort for the remainder of the time I have. Many times in the past people have asked me how I can lend a hand to the most disagreeable individuals, but the truth is, even though I have an idea of their distress, I don’t know what they’re going through that makes them that way. Caring for someone else is the best thing I can do for him or her that is within my means, and I do so in accordance of the Bible.   Even though my focus is on my beliefs, it seems that God has taken care of everything else in my daily life, and I don’t have to worry about the basic needs of survival. Three months ago, while my family was moving into Girardville, I went through everyday not knowing where I was going to sleep when night came around, but now, I have a home and a bed to go to after school, which is a lot more than what most people in the world have. I recently enrolled into North Schuylkill High School as a result of moving, and I was surprised by the kindness with which I was received by its students and am grateful to have met the individuals that have made the transition a lot easier. I have a healthy family to enjoy my time at home with, and though I’ve pursued a life with God, I haven’t missed out on anything that I would have taken pleasure in otherwise. My goal has indeed given me a lifelong purpose to work at, but it hasn’t been detrimental to me in any aspect.   Following God is my ‘green light’ just like getting Daisy was Gatsby’s green light, and even though I won’t get there during my lifetime here, I’m still glad I chose that as my ultimate goal. Anything else would have been too empty and unpromising to set as the reason I live because everything else ends eventually, but I believe this will last an eternity. In my endeavor to pursue this dream, I find it necessary to consider others in my life’s passage and help them when they struggle to go on with their own journeys, and doing so makes me happier than any possession I could obtain. This lifestyle hasn’t limited my ability to enjoy what I could have; if anything, it has allowed me to arrive at a reality that many would dream to secure. My green light leaves me with no regrets, and I’m truly satisfied in the pursuit of living a life of which God would approve of.