Moreau
04 March 2022
Integration Three
Oh while this pains me to write, I have to.  has indeed passed but he didn’t die in vain, and I’m here to explain. Throughout his life, ever since he was a little child, he has been adventurous and tenacious. These are characteristics that he not only carried with him up until his death, but he used his traits to make change throughout others’ lives as well. He not only carried his own characteristics and ideas with him, but he also learned from very wise people as well. One of his favorite people to listen and learn from was Notre Dame’s Father Hesburgh. And he also lived by his Hesburgh quote, “In my faith, you learn there’s meaning in suffering, but to truly understand that you have to, first, suffer yourself.” But it wasn’t just Hesburgh’s words that he liked to follow, he liked the ideals that Hesburgh lived by. Such as living not only for himself, but to sacrifice for others as well.  believed that life wasn’t enjoyable if he saw others in pain, and he made it his personal mission to always help anyone he was capable of helping. He sort of wanted to live like the “Good Samaritan.” I know you all know that story. He didn’t just want to be a “Good Samaritan” because it only made him feel good though, he did it because he believed in one of Pope Francis’ main missions. And that is to help others because without the hope that others will be helped when in need, then the world is doomed. Tyson fought to keep that hope alive, and he believed it all the way up until his death.
I think what made  so unique was that he was unlike any other person on this earth. He understood the importance of spirituality and happiness. He knew how to not only live with but find and hold on to long term satisfaction. Tyson found out from a young age that material things do not matter at all. In fact, we as humans put too much worth and power over these objects. Tyson saw what material things did to certain people, and how it changed them and made them do unspeakable things. He knew he didn’t want this to be him, but he wanted to share his message to ensure others around him didn’t find themselves going into a downward spiral. This, I believe, was Tyson’s greatest achievement in life. He didn’t let the unimportant things take control of him. He didn’t want to end up like he saw many others, and at the end of the day he enjoyed his life and was comfortable with what he had. He never dwelled over what he didn’t have or feigned for what others had. Now that I think about it,  was a very introspective person, but also insightful as well. I believe that he learned the importance of the combination of both. He knew that it was impossible to truly understand yourself if you had insight but lacked introspection and vice versa. In fact, here is one of his quotes about the topic, “It is important, as people grow, to learn how to understand yourself. And while that might seem easy to do it is not at all. Emotions and feelings are a part of everyone’s lives and many people go their entire lives without learning how to control them. Internal control truly is a superpower that everyone can learn, but they have to have it brought to their attention in order for them to become aware of it.” This is a great example of his demeanor and his level of understanding within himself. He didn’t let little things or big things make him lose control. He always had full control of his emotions and mind, and no one could ever throw him off mentally. Throughout his life he was pushed mentally, from going to top schools his whole life such as Notre Dame to then playing collegiate level football at Notre Dame as well. Throughout Tyson’s whole life he stayed under control, a trait that many people go through their entire lives lacking. Tyson picked this up at a young age because he knew the importance of holding on to what he had. Now what do I mena by this? I am implying that he knew people would try to get under his skin to possibly make him do something he regretted later. And he never lost that control, no matter how angry or how emotional he became.
As I am wrapping up, I want to leave you with something  would want you all to know. And that is the importance of slowing down your lives. . One of Tyson’s favorite people Mahatma Ghandi lived by this rule. Even Ghandi knew the importance of having control of your time and not letting time control you. Throughout your day meditate and make time for yourself, do not let this world consume you with its antics and demands. This is the key to what Tyson understood, that sometimes it is okay to “go nowhere.” Going nowhere is the epitome of having a grasp on your own time. Now this does not mean stay stagnant, but always have time allocated towards yourself. Do not rush anything throughout life because then you’ll miss the most important parts. Remember, the end goal is not what makes memories, it is the journey along the way. Always remember to cherish the people you meet and never live life going through the motions. You must live with a purpose, walk with a purpose, and most importantly, die with a purpose.