From "A Graduate's Daily Guide to Success", the thought for January 15th,
"Read Tuesdays with Morrie".
Mitch Albom's book, Tuesdays with Morrie is a wonderful example of how powerful the written words of others are in building our personal success and positivity, while at the same time provides us with nutrition spiritually and intellectually to do the same. I loved the book when I first read it and think you will as well.
There are very few books I've read in my life which really leave a lasting impression on me, and I've read many, many books; however; when I find one which leaves a positive imprint on me and builds, not destructs, my psyche I return to it for much needed support when time allows. Tuesday's with Morrie is one such book.
"Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it" (Albom, 1997).
For Mitch Albom, this individual was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years prior.
Maybe, like Mitch, you've lost track of such a mentor, the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see touch base with this individual who affected you in such a large way again, ask the bigger questions which may still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger, while providing affirmation to him/her as to how their influence touched your life?
Mitch Albom had this second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they had back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final “class”: lessons in how to live.
There are very few books I've read in my life which really leave a lasting impression on me, and I've read many, many books; however; when I find one which leaves a positive imprint on me and builds, not destructs, my psyche I return to it for much needed support when time allows. Tuesday's with Morrie is one such book.
"Maybe it was a grandparent, or a teacher, or a colleague. Someone older, patient and wise, who understood you when you were young and searching, helped you see the world as a more profound place, gave you sound advice to help you make your way through it" (Albom, 1997).
For Mitch Albom, this individual was Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly twenty years prior.
Maybe, like Mitch, you've lost track of such a mentor, the insights faded, and the world seemed colder. Wouldn't you like to see touch base with this individual who affected you in such a large way again, ask the bigger questions which may still haunt you, receive wisdom for your busy life today the way you once did when you were younger, while providing affirmation to him/her as to how their influence touched your life?
Mitch Albom had this second chance. He rediscovered Morrie in the last months of the older man's life. Knowing he was dying, Morrie visited with Mitch in his study every Tuesday, just as they had back in college. Their rekindled relationship turned into one final “class”: lessons in how to live.
Read Tuesdays with Morrie, and as always, keep looking up. : ) AJ
No comments:
Post a Comment
Feel free to comment regarding Allen James' Calendar Books. Please note all comments are screened prior to posting. AJ