"The unexamined life is not worth living." Socrates, Apology 3a
Socrates's quote gives us a lot to thing about. Is the unexamined life truly worth living? I, personally, believe so. I do, however, believe that the examined life is more fulfilling.
Plenty of people can be happy by simply living their lives, but it is only those who consider what they have done that are truly living. You can go on and live a completely fulfilling life by not examining what you do, but you miss so much this way. So things happen to you left and right, but do you know why? These are some of the "problems" with living an unexamined life.
Now sure an examined life may be more demanding, both physically and emotionally, but in the end, it is more rewarding. This way, you at least receive the chance to go ahead and understand what is happening in the world around you, and why. Perhaps I am biased, but I believe examination is the path to enlightenment. So ask yourself, why live with tunnel vision, when you can be doing so much more?
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Eulogy of Greg Stech
Greg Stech, son, brother, student, and friend, taken from us sooner than expected.
He was born on August 30th, 1993 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Being the first child, he received plenty of attention from his parents. As a child, he played tennis, basketball, and his favorite, soccer. Aside from playing sports, his parents enrolled him in a piano class, where he learned to play the piano.
Throughout his life, he was a very enthusiastic person. He enjoyed helping his friends, and always helped when his family needed him. In return, he expected his family to be there in return. He spent a lot of time with his family, going on vacations both in and out of the country. He loved to visit all of his family in Poland, and also the other countries of Europe. His most exciting adventure was just this past year, when he saw old Roman structures, one of the things he was most passionate about. He always wanted to learn more things, perhaps one of the reasons he wanted to go into the field of education.
He was loved by all of those around him, and will not be easily forgotten.
He was born on August 30th, 1993 at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Being the first child, he received plenty of attention from his parents. As a child, he played tennis, basketball, and his favorite, soccer. Aside from playing sports, his parents enrolled him in a piano class, where he learned to play the piano.
Throughout his life, he was a very enthusiastic person. He enjoyed helping his friends, and always helped when his family needed him. In return, he expected his family to be there in return. He spent a lot of time with his family, going on vacations both in and out of the country. He loved to visit all of his family in Poland, and also the other countries of Europe. His most exciting adventure was just this past year, when he saw old Roman structures, one of the things he was most passionate about. He always wanted to learn more things, perhaps one of the reasons he wanted to go into the field of education.
He was loved by all of those around him, and will not be easily forgotten.
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