Big and little things in life
Happiness is the most human and natural feeling a person can experience. Some people may spend their whole lives looking for it. Some others might find it near them, and of course, it can be caused by different things. For me, happiness can be caused by infinite reasons, but mainly by three: other people to connect with, doing what we really love, and enjoying the little things in life.
The first thing that causes happiness is social relationships. Being surrounded by people we love and that makes us feel better can increase our level of happiness. Having someone near us who we can talk to, laugh and experience with make us realize that we are not alone and that there are people we can really connect with, not only mentally, but emotionally and physically. It also makes us feel as part of something and that we belong. If we meet the right people, life can become so much more splendid.
The second reason that causes happiness is doing what we love. Doing what we love can be studying something we have always wanted to, getting a job that we love, or simply having a hobby. Doing what we love can not only improve ourselves as persons, but also make us proud if we have positive results and get acknowledged by someone. On the other hand, doing what we love can make us feel complete and that we really have a purpose in life. It also gives us satisfaction and fulfillment, because we realize that this is, effectively what we want to do in life.
The third reason that I can think of is the little things in life. When we think about what can bring us happiness, "big words" come to our minds, like "success", "love", or even "money" for some others. Then, what about the little things in life? The things we ignore because we have other things to do and because they are too common and always there. Like the colorful flowers that show up in the spring, or the delicious smell of freshly made bread, or the sound of birds singing? These things are also the ones that can bring us happiness, and make us feel really alive, that we are human and that we are definitely in a beautiful world.
In conclusion, happiness is caused by three main things. The first one is the social relationships that help us connect with each other. The second one is doing what we really love, which can give us satisfaction and fulfillment. Lastly, but not least, is the little things in life, that we ignore but can also provide us happiness. Whenever there is a moment when you feel unhappy, try to see everything that surrounds you: your family, your friends, or any person you love. When life is hard try to do at least one thing you have wanted to do for yourself but didn't have the opportunity. And, if it is possible, instead of having your eyes on your smartphone, have your eyes on the beautiful flowers that are blooming from the trees! After all, we only have one life to really enjoy.
To Chun Hyesoo from Yujin Lee
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1. I think the general thesis about the causes and effect in the introduction is this statement: For me, happiness can be caused by infinite reasons, but mainly by three: other people to connect with, doing what we really love, and enjoying the little things in life.
2. I found topic sentences in each body paragraph. In the first body paragraph ‘The first thing that causes happiness is social relationships.’ In the second body paragraph ‘The second reason that causes happiness is doing what we love.’ And in the third body paragraph ‘The third reason that I can think of is the little things in life.’
3. I think the causes are explained in a logical way. Social relationship is explained to bring happiness because it let us feel that there are people we can be connected with mentally, emotionally and physically. Doing what we love is explained to lead us to happiness because it can give as a purpose of life as well as fulfillment and satisfaction. Little things in life are explained to give us happiness because they help us realize that we are in a beautiful world and make us feel really alive.
4. I could not find specific effect connectors such as therefore, as a result or consequently but, I think there are several parts that indicate cause and effect. For instance, ‘it can be caused by’, ‘These things are also the ones that can bring us happiness’, or ‘thing that causes happiness’.
5. In the conclusion there is a part that restates the causes ’In conclusion, happiness is caused by three main things. The first one is the social relationships that help us connect with each other. The second one is doing what we really love, which can give us satisfaction and fulfillment. Lastly, but not least, is the little things in life, that we ignore but can also provide us happiness.’
6. There is a part that includes reflection and suggestion in the conclusion: Whenever there is a moment when you feel unhappy, try to see everything that surrounds you: your family, your friends, or any person you love. When life is hard try to do at least one thing you have wanted to do for yourself but didn't have the opportunity. And, if it is possible, instead of having your eyes on your smartphone, have your eyes on the beautiful flowers that are blooming from the trees! After all, we only have one life to really enjoy.
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From Seung Hyun Kim To Chun Hyesoo
ReplyDelete1. I think the introduction includes the general thesis about the causes and effect; 'For me, happiness can be caused by infinite reasons, but mainly by three: other people to connect with, doing what we really love, and enjoying the little things in life'.
2. The topic sentences in each body paragraphs are the followings: ‘The first thing that causes happiness is social relationships.’, ‘The second reason that causes happiness is doing what we love.’ and ‘The third reason that I can think of is the little things in life.’
3. I think the essasy explains the causes in a logical way. In each body paragraphs, she first states the thesis then elaborates on it. Next she connects it to how the cause leads to happiness.
4. The writer does not use particular connectors to show cause and effect.
5. The conclusion restates the causes in the following sentences: 'The first one is the social relationships that help us connect with each other. The second one is doing what we really love, which can give us satisfaction and fulfillment. Lastly, but not least, is the little things in life, that we ignore but can also provide us happiness'.
6. I think the conclusuion includes a recommendation rather than a reflection or evaulation.
In the following part of conclusion suggests what one could do to keep himself happy: 'Whenever there is a moment when you feel unhappy, try to see everything that surrounds you: your family, your friends, or any person you love. When life is hard try to do at least one thing you have wanted to do for yourself but didn't have the opportunity. And, if it is possible, instead of having your eyes on your smartphone, have your eyes on the beautiful flowers that are blooming from the trees! After all, we only have one life to really enjoy.'
Cause effect essay
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Chun Hyesoo
201303045
Big and Little Things in Life
Happiness is the most human and natural feeling a person can experience. For me, happiness can be caused by infinite reasons, but mainly by three: connecting with other people, doing what I really love, and enjoying the little things in life.
The first thing that causes happiness is social relationships. Being surrounded by people we love and that makes us feel better can consequently increase our level of happiness. Having someone near us who we can talk to, laugh and experience with make us realize that we are not alone and that there are people we can really connect with, not only mentally, but emotionally and physically. If we meet the right people, life can become so much more splendid.
The second reason that causes happiness is doing what we love. Doing what we love can be studying something we have always wanted to, getting a job that we love, or simply having a hobby. Doing what we love can not only improve ourselves as persons, but also make us proud if we have positive results and get acknowledged by someone. On the other hand, doing what we love can make us feel complete and that we really have a purpose in life. As a result, it gives us satisfaction and fulfillment.
The third reason that I can think of is the little things in life. When we think about what can bring us happiness, “big words” come to our minds, like “success”, “love”, or even “money” for some others. Then, what about the little things in life? The things we ignore because we have other things to do and because they are too common and always there. Like the colorful flowers that show up in the spring, or the delicious smell of freshly made bread, or the sound of birds singing? These things are also the ones that can bring us happiness and make us realize that we are definitely in a beautiful world.
In conclusion, happiness is caused by three main things. The first one is the social relationships. The second one is doing what we really love. Lastly, but not least, is the little things in life. Whenever there is a moment when you feel unhappy, try to see everything that surrounds you. When life is hard try to do at least one thing you have wanted to do for yourself. And, if it is possible, instead of having your eyes on your smartphone, have your eyes on the beautiful flowers that are blooming from the trees! After all, we only have one life to really enjoy.
Cause effect essay
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Chun Hyesoo
Big and Little Things in Life
Happiness is the most human and natural feeling a person can experience. To me, happiness can be caused by infinite reasons, but mainly by three: connecting with other people, doing what I really love, and enjoying the little things in life.
The first thing that causes happiness is social relationships. Being surrounded by people we love and that make us feel better can consequently increase our level of happiness. Having someone near us who we can talk to, laugh and experience with make us realize that we are not alone and that there are people we can really connect with, not only mentally, but emotionally and physically. If we meet the right people, life can become so much more splendid.
The second reason that causes happiness is doing what we love. Doing what we love can be studying something we have always wanted to, getting a job that we love, or simply having a hobby. It can not only improve ourselves as persons, but also make us proud if we have positive results and get acknowledged by someone. On the other hand, doing what we love can make us feel complete and that we really have a purpose in life.
The third reason that I can think of is the little things in life. When we think about what can bring us happiness, “big words” come to our minds, like “success”, “love”, or even “money” for some others. Then, what about the little things in life? The things we ignore because we have other things to do and because they are too common and always there. Like the colorful flowers that show up in the spring, or the delicious smell of freshly made bread, or the sound of birds singing. These things are also the ones that can bring us happiness and make us realize that we are definitely in a beautiful world.
In conclusion, happiness is caused by three main things: social relationships, doing what we really love and little things in life. Whenever there is a moment when you feel unhappy, try to see everything that surrounds you. When life is hard try to do at least one thing you have always wanted to do for yourself. And, if it is possible, instead of having your eyes on your smartphone, have your eyes on the beautiful flowers that are blooming from the trees! After all, we only have one life to really enjoy.