The concept behind this essay was good, but the author didn't come across as a very good writer to me. Maybe it was just me, I don't know. It says in the essay something about him being a teacher, so my guess is he probably isn't a writing teacher or at least I hope not!
I do like what he was saying though. I think more people need to do this. Too often people just settle for what they think they are supposed to do rather than doing what they are passionate about because they think it isn't a "good" career choice or is unrealistic. I think that may be the root of a lot of unhappiness and possibly even depression. Like someone said (I forget who it was) "Find something you love to do and you'll never have to work a day in your life!" You shouldn't hate your job...if you do, maybe it's not the right job for you!
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Maybe I wasn’t entirely awake as I read this, but the ellipses really confused me. I couldn’t figure out if this piece was supposed to be this short, or if it had been abridged where the ellipses are. If it was abridged, I don’t see the point of not including the entire essay in this collection. If it wasn’t, then I can’t see what point the author wanted to make by using so many ellipses in such a short piece. I really wish this collection included a short biography to tell us more about the background of the author and the piece itself. Do any of you know any more information about this piece? I guess I tend to get caught up on little things like this, but I think Jen did a good job at discussing the larger point of this piece.
I thought that this was a short and sweet essay. It follows the ideas of trying to follow your dreams and not settling for things that are pushed upon you. I thought that it was a great illustration when he talks about one of his students eyes lighting up when they talk about something that they really care about. I do know many people here at college that are just majoring in what they are majoring in because it is easy or it will make them alot of money. They need to follow their bliss and do what they enjoy doing not for the money or the ease. They would have a better life and a more happy life if they followed their bliss. I thought that this essay was good at this length. Any larger of a essay about this would have become redundant and boring. I thought Campbell did a very good job in this essay.
What if following your bliss means landing you a job that can give you the lifestyle you want?? I guess at this point in my life, I dont know what bliss is... I am a student - I hate being a student. I wake up, do what teachers tell me to do all day, work on stuff they give me at night, and hope I remember it enough for them to give me a grade good enough, so that I dont have to take their class again. The only bliss I know is when I am not working on my career right now - which happens to be student. What do you follow to get to your bliss, thats what I would like to know. Anyway, nice essay. Short and Sweet like Nate said. Nothing new though... this seems to be a common thread among these essays.
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