In the first three excerpts of Holding On, I found the story on Robert Shields to be the most thought provoking. Learning about a man that documents his every move and encounter for the past twenty years seemed odd, yet admiring the more I thought about it. Because he feels the need, and is driven to keeping a journal filled with the various things that occupy his days shows determination, and acknowledgement that each day is a gift. Spending each day doing what you find to be fulfilling is a day to be thankful for.
Yes Lexi, Robert Shields story was very thought provoking. It was very cool how he documented his every move. It was like his own little diary. I wish I had the time to do that!
ReplyDeleteI love what you said at the end, "spending each day doing what you find to be fulfilling is a day to be thankful for". I totally agree with this statement. I think this is what Robert Shields probably believed as well and why he continued to write his journal even though people thought it was weird, obsessive, and way too time consuming.
ReplyDeleteI love what you said at the end, "spending each day doing what you find to be fulfilling is a day to be thankful for". I totally agree with this statement. I think this is what Robert Shields probably believed as well and why he continued to write his journal even though people thought it was weird, obsessive, and way too time consuming.
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