Life of Pi

Pi's intentions and actions demonstrated from both the first and the second story reveal that he, like the rest of us, has two sides to his true self. Although his personality seemed completely different in both stories, his beliefs never changed and doubt never seemed to enter his mind. Truly, it does not matter whether you are an atheist or a strong believer of religion; it is the fact that you actually believe in something that makes you as a person real. Beliefs are what compiles and makes up who you are, and without those beliefs, your life would be increasingly dull.

"To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing mobility as a means to transportation." P.28. To have doubt constantly in your life does not get you anywhere, but further and further down your well of hopes and dreams. Doubt is the motion that pushes us downwards, so heavily that if an everlasting amount of doubt were to take over, consequences would arise and our own individual power could be lost. Doubt does in fact take hold of every person's mind at some point, but to have the braveness or courage to break through from this well and hold yourself together with positivity along with triumph is what makes you even stronger.

As with any given situation of doubt, you must create the downfall to vanish and move past it. Pi is an incredible example by the way he handles the situation he is put in. Most would doubt a lot if stranded on a somewhat small boat in the middle of the ocean, as would I. Constantly telling yourself that in a short amount of time your existence would no longer be avail, although Pi on the other hand, was extremely determined to think otherwise. Much of the world is in doubt for various reasons, but whatever the situation may be, you must grab hold of the rope, and slowly but surely climb your way out of the well of doubt, and up and into reality.

"We believe what we see." P.295. The interpretation from this quote could go of two different ways...some people think in a way of which they cannot completely take someone else's word for a given situation, they must see it to believe it. The full truth behind this is that you are the one that decides to see it; you are the one that is in control of what you choose to view, and what you choose to believe. On the other hand, if this statement was in fact true, religion would not exist. One must have the courage to say that although I have no proof of this existence, I know in my heart it is indeed true.

As innocents transform into adults, the choice of believing in anything at all is truly up to them. Whether it is the believing of religion, sciences, or even just believing in yourself, the certainty of a subject will guide you to a life full of reason with many accomplishments. The necessity to make life meaningful is death, and you must put into consideration that one day your journey will end. Beliefs are the reason we have hopes and dreams, and the choice to actually take a step and pursue those hopes and dreams is a step well taken. To not fear death and believe in something, no matter what it is, is the beginning of wisdom. If death did not exist, our lives would not be as precious, and without our beliefs, our lives would definitely not be as meaningful.