COLEGIO DE SALITRAN, INC.

Salitran III, Dasmarinas City Cavite

School Year 2023-2024

THE IMPORTANCE OF EXISTENTIAL

CRISIS
A SELF-COMPOSED PERSUASIVE REPORT

Submitted to
Mrs. Nora lyn Hernandez
As Partial Requirement
In
English 9
For
Second Quarter

by
Cathlea Sarmiento
Grade 9 – St. Therese
January 10, 2024
 THE IMPORTANCE OF EXISTENTIAL CRISIS

When i was a kid, my sister used to question me things that i consider as

nonsense and i would often get annoyed by her nonstop curiosity to look for
answers, every night i would give her the best possible answer i could get, but
no satisfaction was guaranteed. until one night, one question made me open my
mind, the question was “What is the meaning of life?” upon hearing the
question, i sat still, trying to look for answers, it made me wonder “what is my
purpose in life?” before i could even realize, all i know is that i question more
than i could answer.
she asked me one question and it turned into an even more questions.
philosophical abstract questions brings a big role in this concept, questions
related to life such as “what happens after death?” or “what does it mean to live
a good life?” may seem light to hear, on the other hand, this may actually start
an inner conflict with ourselves. this is normal, that is normal. a phase where
you question something happens to everyone and it should happen, but it could
either turn out for the good or for the worse. My name is Cathlea Sarmiento
from Grade 9 - st. Therese, Today, I gathered and studied informations from
sources to explain how important existential crisis for us as a person.

What is existential crisis?

According to Karin Akre(2023) existential crisis is a period of inner conflict
during which a person is distraught over questions about identity, meaning, and
purpose.
From anyone’s point of view, this kind of feeling is negative so, how is this
necessary?
Firstly, it helps you realize the value of life. the more you question your purpose
in life, the more it pushes you to find great things that will make you find your
own meaning to your life. This can help us evaluate, plan and adapt our actions
and direction in order to lead the life we want and will be happy with, it can
give you a chance to explore and find your own words to describe life. besides,
we live differently, some live hard and some are not, but it should not make you
stop to see light.

Secondly, it is a part of your personal growth. it plays a big part in developing in

as much of a big lesson we will learn once we get to realize our worth. we learn
to be patient, disciplined and contented, by being contented, it deepens your
understanding and your ability to share empathy and compassion with yourself
and others.

Thirdly, You appreciate more. whether it is simple or vague, you learn to accept
more. it creates a step for you to understand how to be grateful, it changes your
views in life and day by day you cherish and acknowledge the people around
you.

fourthly, you will be stronger.

you will be stronger enough to deal with hardships in life. As you grow, you
will be able to face all the challenges and facets that you experience.

Lastly, it brings a great outcome to you. reconnecting and realization is what

makes you develop into a bigger person, into a better person. it priorities your
feelings and your self-worth in majority and so, it is an opportunity to grow,
learn and improve for your future.
.

Thus, discover how you want to make a difference in the world, make your own
name and your own words as you live a long life. your life depends on you and
your choices, because the meaning of your life is you.