I love each of you dearly, and quite frankly my spirituality is growing. I wish that we were closer than we are at times, but I know that each of you has certain needs for closeness as do I. Regardless, I love sharing with you more than anything. We don't exist in this world alone, and my entries I feel should benefit more than just myself now. Let's not take things so personal.
Onward---
I'm pouring over a book for my literature, morals and ethics course called tuesdays with Morrie. I generally loathe the reading material for school, as the last book was about viral plagues around the world, this one reaches much closer to the heart. I just started reading at about 10:30 and have almost finished 100 pages. I think I will finish it by the end of tonight.
If you ever feel like a deep read that questions what you know about life ask me for this book, or go to the library. It's that profound.
http://www.randomhouse.com/features/morrie/
Brief synopsis:
Mitch Albom, a middle aged wealthy sports reporter looks back on his life's ambitions of youth and realizes he completely leaves them behind for a material world of bigger paychecks with smaller morals and self worth. In Mitch's college years he has a professor (Morrie) whom he becomes extremely close to, but falls out of touch with. Fortunately, after rediscovering his professor through a national news interview, Mitch is able to rekindle with Morrie who imparts in a matter of weeks many of life's lessons.
The quote I want to share with you is, " If you accept that you can die at any time, you might not be as ambitious as you are."-Morrie
I have a more friendly read posted on my facebook, but honestly, this quote meant even more to me. If you know you will die today, would you be so focused on the material things that you are now? If the answer is no, I think we should all do a little soul searching.
2 comments:
I am alone. I've been alone for a long time now. The times when I really need people, for their strength to some how transfer over to me..or just some simple words..it's no where to be found. I'm fine, Lys. Being alone isn't bad. I'm finding out a lot and I know that when I get done with this section of my life, there is no where but to escalate to thee highest because I can't go any lower than this. This is rock bottom. This is the darkest point I've been in..and at this moment, on this day, May 2, 2010 at 2:02 am, I'm telling you that I'm going to be fine, stronger, smarter, more spiritual than you have ever witnessed me..I'm trying. It may seem like I'm smacking your hand every time you reach out and as much as I may need your help as the angel you are, my intuition is telling me that I need to do this alone. thanksagainwewilltalksoon.
Being physically alone does not equate to loneliness; it is only the path on which your vulnerability shows that you are most in need of that support. Ever since I have known you Dean, your emotions have always been a very private matter. I appreciate you even sharing that you feel lonely, and talking to me at all. Some days I think you must not want to speak with me anymore. You may be more spiritual, I just hope in a good way. All I can do is pray for you. Seek and keep on seeking the answers to your questions, and you will find them.
Here's a movie that I think is really encouraging: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2I8jryI97U&feature=related
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