Existence of Puritans in America

Isn’t America, the country of freedom, life, and various cultures? Don’t cultures contain just race, but religion? Don’t the Puritans, belong in the category of culture with a strong, more as extreme, faith? I think Puritans are a definite part of America as they are recognized for their important presence in American history. They say the current moralities of the American people are very similar to the Puritans’ characteristics.  After they have arrived to United States in want of freedom of their faith. In addition, they have contributed greatly to the expansion of American colonies. In these colonies, schools, education, economy, and government were developed, although it was ruled under theocracy. 
         Since we the people have been living on the base through now, we have beared those certain moralities of Puritans in our lives. For instance, Puritans have been seeking for their pleasant after-lives through their committed faith. We, present-day Americans, are seeking reward and praise through our every-day work. What now, is the biggest difference between them, and us? I don't think we are so far from them than we think we are. The Puritan roots are still remained, although not full.

Korean-American.

       I was only eight years old when I stepped into the land not realizing this will be my home. It was the turning point of my life where I had to leave all my childhood memories behind and start new in a different environment. The first few years I struggled. The lack of communication, unfamiliar dialect, strange people and culture, etc. I did not feel like I was home until I finished junior high. But it came soon after that, hitting me like a brick wall recognizing this was where I belong.
　

I lived exactly half of my life in my home country, and half in United States. The year that balanced out the two, I felt that I wasn’t fully involved in one or the other culture. I knew by then the best of both worlds, what it’s like to be as a Korean or an American.
　

       The main thing that helped me to realize I was an American was the lack of understanding with my parents. The two different cultures were a struggle and still is now, the biggest problem I endure. It is hard to make them understand my position as an American teenager since they still accept me as a Korean.  I don’t specifically prefer one or the other but I’d like to be loved for who I am, wherever I am.

Us vs. Them

            It’s quiet easy for the third person to think over things and say, “Why can’t we all just make up”. When we ourselves become the subject or the target, things are taken differently, at a much furious and enraging state. We can’t think logical or straight, believing what we want to believe. Closing our eyes, ears, and mouth is the biggest problem when an unfavorable situation comes before us in an argument.  

            Humans are selfish. We were always selfish. Although it may be a little, we tend to turn things around toward our side just for our benefit and pleasure. It’s funny however, how we smile at those people and cover up our true intentions and act as hypocrites. In arguments, these hidden feelings rise up to the surface. We become more honest, and reveal our deepest darkest sides that we potentially stored in our minds. Depending on the seriousness of the cause, some people aren’t able to control their temper and end up spilling everything, leading to a serious trauma. This can be taken out by profanity, violence, or through the worst, murder.

            When I usually get in a fight with someone no matter how big or little they are, I try to understand from their point of view. 100% of the time this definitely works on calming me down. All we have to do is look at a different perspective, for no one person is solely guilty in a conflict.  For most people this is a difficult action, especially for the ignorant. They are too caught up in worrying about their own feelings and stories, thinking they’re the poorest people in the world. If people actually tried to open up their eyes, ears, and heart, things wouldn’t flow to the extreme. Step outside the box for once, and we’ll be on a whole new different point of view, ready to forgive everything and everyone.