Theo II
As I began to read Augustine's Confessions it became obvious to me that the only way to comprehend and understand the writing and message was to somehow transform the words into a meaning. I had to develop a relationship with Augustine's life with mine in order to try to understand his views in the early years of his life. To me it is not such an easy thing because I seem to have separated myself rather quickly due to believing that his words were outdated and unfit to understand today's way of life. In the coverage of Book VIII I read many things that moved me and proved to me that the faith and passion for the truth is as much alive today as it was back then. Perhaps the first situation that made me look a little further into the reading in general was in Book IV when his friend died. As I can relate one of my best friends committed suicide a few years ago. As you can imagine we were young and it was a pain that I felt for a long time. To quote Augustine "My heart was black with grief". This was quite an experience that by just having a friend die I seemed to have followed in Augustine's steps. We had done so much together for 10 years that places also became empty without
------------------------------------------------------------------------**Bibliography**. Yet, the time in which it can happen can never be prepared for. Never had the driving desire to do so. Which sparked in me the question, who am I? I have yet truly came to the notion of really seeing who I am. As I must admit I am not at all the most religious person out there. Not much has been answered as it seems that Augustine is searching for truths from God; however, the truth I believe lies within us to seek and to determine by our own comprehension's and experiences as to what is we are searching for. Will this ever happen? Will I have the reflection of my life in the future to come back at me to truly reveal who I was? Augustine realizes something and that something was his past life, how he lived, what he did, and how he could no longer look away to let it go from his mind. In comparison I feel that I must also have a self-evaluation in order to see my faults much like Augustine did. I must admit I have started a couple of times, once when I was in basic training in the Army and last year when I had my first religious class ever which was theology I. Not only did he see himself but he was also horrified of what he was. Augustine also mentions the search for the kingdom of men and all the treasures. Much like Augustine I am also searching for different meanings in order to understand my place in life and to determine my existence. In conclusion after reading Book VIII and other parts of the book I felt different attitudes towards my life. One thing that moved me was the fact that he finally saw himself. Perhaps the best quote is stated when he asks "Grant me chastity and continence, but not yet.
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