Yvette Clark
Mr. Murphy
English 51
28 April 2009
What is Love?
What is love? Is it the subject of a Meg Ryan movie? Is it socks rolling up and down or is it two 80 year old people holding hands walking down the board walk? For many, love can mean different things. According to Professor Michael Smith love can be divided into four parts; Eros, Phileo, Storge and Agape.
The love that is portrayed in movies and romantic novels is Eros. Passion is the key word for Eros. Some people think of this as the ultimate love as they “fall in love” with someone but it actually is short lived. Eros love can make you float on a pink cloud but when reality sets in your either left with your heart broken or a love that transfers to a higher level of love. Many times as teenagers we experience a love which takes our breath away, who makes our heart beat fast and gives us butterflies in our stomach that is Eros love.
Phileo love is defined as the love between friends. It is the love that must follow Eros if two people are to stay together. With Phileo Love, love works. It is life’s most powerful motivation and has far greater depth and meaning than most people realize (Kendrick & Kendrick). With Phileo you have affection for, consider someone a friend. In a good marriage this love occurs between a husband and wife. They are truly bonded at this point.
The love of family is Storge. Loving ones children, parents and siblings define this type of love. When a mother holds her newborn for the first time her heart fills with the love Storge. It is a brother who protects his sister and a father standing proudly watching his son change a tire for the first time. Storge is a naturally occurring love; to love someone simply because of who they are.
They greatest of all loves, a love most people never achieve is Agape love. Agape love is unconditional love. Love that suffers long and is kind. Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things (1 Corinthians 4, 7&8). A love that never fails. Most humans do not reach this stage of love because it involves loving all people, good or evil. Loving good people is easy but loving all people, is all but impossible for most individuals. Agape love is a deliberate choice because of what it does and not how it feels. Agape love is related to obedience and commitment, loving someone seeking his or her long term blessing or success (Truth or Tradition).
In conclusion, love can be many things to many different people. Whether Eros a romantic love, Phileo the friendship love, Storge an affectionate love or Agape known as divine, altruistic love one thing is for sure love is the strongest word in any language.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Career Research
Yvette Clark
Mr. Murphy
English 51
1 May 2009
Career Research
Registered Nurse
Two years ago, after a five year battle, my beloved mother passed away from breast cancer. At the time of her passing I felt, along with many other emotions, very helpless and devastated not ever being able to help or take care of my mother. Since that moment I have pondered the thought of helping people by way of becoming a registered nurse. I began to explore the requirements such as the work environment, duties, training, job outlook and salary.
Work Environment
The work environment of a registered nurse can be very pleasant and rewarding to one soul. My registered nurses have been looked at as angels from above. According to my aunt, Carmen Gordon who has been a registered nurse for over 30 years at Eisenhower Medical Center located in Rancho Mirage, California the ambiance is wonderful. The staff is friendly and helpful and the facilities are clean, bright and positive. She also says that if a person is not capable of taking care of sick, rude sometimes insane people than nursing is not the career for them.
Duties
Depending on the type of registered nurse, each may have different duties but certain duties are performed by all registered nurses. The Bureau of labor statistics says that the duties for a registered nurse are to treat patients, educate patients about various medical conditions, record medical histories and symptoms, perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, give medications, administer treatments, and help with patient follow up and rehabilitation. Also to teach patients and their families how to care for their illness or injury by establishing a care plan or expand on an existing one.
Training
According to California Board of Registered Nurses and The Bureau of Labor Statistics the education needed to become Registered nurses is either of four ways. The four pathways are a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in nursing (ADA), an R.N. to a BSN or by receiving a diploma. Each takes about four years to complete.
Job Outlook
The employment of registered nurses is expected to continue growing at extremely high rates. Carmen Gordon says that registered nurses are always in demand and hospitals seem to be running short staffed of them. The amount of jobs available to registered nurses will increase by 23 % in the next ten years (BLS).
Salary
The salary of a registered nurse can depend on the specialized training, industry and geographical location. Most registered nurses receive benefits, bonuses, educational benefits and yearly pay increases. The median annual salary for registered nurses in 2006 was $60,000. The salaries can range from $84,000 to $50,000(BLS).
Mr. Murphy
English 51
1 May 2009
Career Research
Registered Nurse
Two years ago, after a five year battle, my beloved mother passed away from breast cancer. At the time of her passing I felt, along with many other emotions, very helpless and devastated not ever being able to help or take care of my mother. Since that moment I have pondered the thought of helping people by way of becoming a registered nurse. I began to explore the requirements such as the work environment, duties, training, job outlook and salary.
Work Environment
The work environment of a registered nurse can be very pleasant and rewarding to one soul. My registered nurses have been looked at as angels from above. According to my aunt, Carmen Gordon who has been a registered nurse for over 30 years at Eisenhower Medical Center located in Rancho Mirage, California the ambiance is wonderful. The staff is friendly and helpful and the facilities are clean, bright and positive. She also says that if a person is not capable of taking care of sick, rude sometimes insane people than nursing is not the career for them.
Duties
Depending on the type of registered nurse, each may have different duties but certain duties are performed by all registered nurses. The Bureau of labor statistics says that the duties for a registered nurse are to treat patients, educate patients about various medical conditions, record medical histories and symptoms, perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, give medications, administer treatments, and help with patient follow up and rehabilitation. Also to teach patients and their families how to care for their illness or injury by establishing a care plan or expand on an existing one.
Training
According to California Board of Registered Nurses and The Bureau of Labor Statistics the education needed to become Registered nurses is either of four ways. The four pathways are a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN), an associate degree in nursing (ADA), an R.N. to a BSN or by receiving a diploma. Each takes about four years to complete.
Job Outlook
The employment of registered nurses is expected to continue growing at extremely high rates. Carmen Gordon says that registered nurses are always in demand and hospitals seem to be running short staffed of them. The amount of jobs available to registered nurses will increase by 23 % in the next ten years (BLS).
Salary
The salary of a registered nurse can depend on the specialized training, industry and geographical location. Most registered nurses receive benefits, bonuses, educational benefits and yearly pay increases. The median annual salary for registered nurses in 2006 was $60,000. The salaries can range from $84,000 to $50,000(BLS).
Hello
Hi Everyone! It's been about three weeks since i've last blogged and to tell you the truth i haven't missed it :) Just kidding. Well it's been an experiance attending Murphy class and meeting all of my peers. I must say our staurday class is more fun than it is learning. Although of coarse we do still learn. I wasn't sure what to expect from this class and to be honest i wasn't sure what to expect of myself in this class. But in the end i feel all went well. Thank God!!!
I hope to keep in touch and if i should see any of my peers along the way don't be surprised if i wave "Howdy Hello!"
I hope to keep in touch and if i should see any of my peers along the way don't be surprised if i wave "Howdy Hello!"
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