Journal 2

In the journal entry of May 8, 1905 the speaker is talking about the end of the world. The specific date is the 26th of September in 1907. This entry shows how people act because of the knowledge that they have of time. In reality we don't know how much time we have on Earth so we live at a constant rate. Instead, these people know everything, to the very last second of how long they will die so they begin to change their actions. Things that were held back is  now coming forward, and people reveal their feeling toward each other. People are nicer to each other and live in harmony for the coming of the end of the world. Schools close because educating children for the future is no longer necessary. Parents value every moment they spend with their children and let them do as they please. Businesses are gaining money that holds no value because soon money will no longer matter. As the date gets closer the people grow closer. This entry alone shows why humans can't determine the future. If the future could be studied to the very last second people would do everything in their power to live the best way they can without any regrets, but that's not life. Life is all about decisions and living until its your time to go. People should live as if their life will end everyday because time doesn't determine the end, people do. This entry makes me think about if everyone actually did know the day and time of their death. Many things would be done differently just like in the story. I would make sure all my loved ones knew how I felt about them and make it clear that I'll always be with them. I would smile more and find joy in life. Ignore all the bad times and try to find more things to smile at. In the world we live in, letting people know when it's their time would give us too much power. Many people would live in fear, many would live in regret, and the rest will live in the moment. I think it's better to not know what comes next, even though the death of loved ones hurt us, too much knowlege would hurt us more.