Aspirations, goals, treasures; the relentless determination to achieve them; the obstacles faced and adventures experienced on the journey; and the priceless lessons that he learns along the way – all of these themes accompany the reader from the start of the book to its ironic conclusion.
Tuesdays with Morrie is a moving book which explores many searching questions about life and the meaning of it.
Mitch Albom, now a successful Sports writer, was a keen and promising student of Morrie – a Sociology professor – some twenty years previous. However, Mitch, like many, lost contact with his mentor as life progressed and as he climbed up the career ladder. This was until he came across an interview with Morrie on Nightline at which point he learnt about Morrie’s terminal illness.
In life, when a person sets their mind and heart upon obtaining something, the strength of character that Allah has given man can shine through. Take for example a parent who wants nothing more than to secure the future of their children. In pursuit of that, moving country will not faze them nor will any other obstacle.
“And We have sent down to thee the Book explaining all things, a Guide, a Mercy, and Glad Tidings to those who have surrendered themselves to God” (16: 89)
As it should be with all religious actions that we perform, we must ask ourselves for what purpose and with which objective in mind do we recite the Quran. Moreover, we must contemplate over what it is about the Quran that attracts us to revere it so highly.
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In recent years, those writing on and speaking about personal development have emphasised the impact of one’s mental attitude and thought processes upon their life circumstances and fortunes. On the one hand, many have stressed how it is essential to be “mindful” and not to allow negative thoughts to enter the mind.
On the other hand, many have promoted the idea that one must positively conceptualise and focus upon what it is that they want to attain in life and visualise the realisation of their goals.
