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.
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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.