Many times in life we agonise over how we can bring about a root-and-branch change in our religious outlook and spiritual practices. Such a concern may come about through guilt as we anguish over past negligence or such a concern may stem from a new spiritual ambitiousness on our part as we seek to maximise our time on earth.
One of the keys to living a fulfilling life is to work towards developing ourselves in meaningful ways. To illustrate the point, one often finds with footballers that what drives the best players is not earning the most money but developing their talents to the greatest extent through competing at the highest level.
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.
