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From A Graduate's Daily Guide to Success, the thought for January 7th, by Allen James reads;
"Read Tuesdays with Morrie" (James, 2012).
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 any who read it as well will.
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, such a mentor has been lost for the reader of this post; the insights faded, and the world has seemed colder. Would not anyone like to see or touch base with this individual who possessed an influence in such a large way again, ask the bigger questions which may still haunt, receive wisdom for a busy life today the way they once did when contact was continuous when younger, while providing affirmation to him/her as to how their influence touched life at the time?
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, such a mentor has been lost for the reader of this post; the insights faded, and the world has seemed colder. Would not anyone like to see or touch base with this individual who possessed an influence in such a large way again, ask the bigger questions which may still haunt, receive wisdom for a busy life today the way they once did when contact was continuous when younger, while providing affirmation to him/her as to how their influence touched life at the time?
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
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