What does it mean to be Man Fully Alive? Over this past year of Theology class, I have thought a lot about this question. Mr. Cole asked us this question on the first day of class and then proceeded to ask us the same question throughout the year. At first I did not really know what it truly meant to be Man Fully Alive, but as the school year has gone by, I think I have a decent idea of what it truly means to be Man Fully Alive.
For one to be Fully Alive, he or she is not required to be perfect, as no person in the history of the world was perfect, except Jesus. For one to be Fully Alive, they do not have to be a part of the priesthood. Nor does that person have to excel in an activity over others. All that is required for a person to be Fully Alive is for that person to have the desire to be Fully Alive: to have the desire to be close to God and learn what He has to teach. The person must desire to help other, but not help others just to help others, but to help them in a loving way; a way that is not purely something to add to their “resume” so they can go to Heaven, but in a way that is purely helpful and selfless. I strive everyday to live my life Fully Alive, although I fail everyday. Everyday I do something selfish or I help someone for the wrong reason; I may use swear words, or hurt someone’s feelings, or not give my life to God and do something that He is not proud of. However, my drive to get better and learn from God is good. I strive to love myself and to love God, and to thank God for putting me on this earth as a healthy, capable man. I challenge you to live your life Fully Alive. 
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