The book “Tuesdays with Morrie” was written by Mitch Albom, a Free Press sportswriter who’s career took a turn when he (after 16 years) reunited with his old and sick college professor; Morrie. In the book, Mitch describes his beautiful relationship with his professor and shares everything he learned on his weekly visits with him. In the majority of the book, we get to see how Morrie thinks of death and we read about the lessons Morrie gave Mitch about life. Even thought I think of all of the lessons as important, the one I most cherish is this one;
So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they’re busy doing things they think are important. This is because they’re chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.(p.43)
Because I am a teenager and still have not quite decide what to do with my life, I found this message really help-full. I think It really relates with me because it makes me think about what’s truly important in life. It reminds me to focus in my relationships and things Im really interested about. As I try to figure out what I enjoy, I’d like to remember this message so I can found my passion and not “walk around with a meaningless life”.