What Is The Theme Of Tuesday's With Morrie

I am thoroughly pleased with my decision to read “Tuesday’s with Morrie” by Mitch Albom. The revealing truths about dying from many different perspectives proved to be comforting yet sometimes unsettling as well. The relationship between Mitch and Morrie is one I hope to have with someone someday. One that can be reignited even after 16 years apart as if it had only been 16 days. Morrie provides a great deal of advice to Mitch in life lessons throughout his “last class”. Although some come across as cliché or common words of wisdom, this novel had made them powerful through Morrie’s experience. A major theme from this piece was, “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live”. (82) Morrie explained that acceptance of death and the ridding of fear allow people to live more freely. I truly hope this idea sticks with me as I think it’s quite a valuable lesson to live by and not be held back by the fears commonly accustomed with death.
Another aspect of “Tuesday’s with Morrie” that hit home for me was the topic about living a purposeful life. As a college freshman, I am in the midst of growing up and experiencing life in a different way. I am hours away from the only place I have ever lived and the only people I have ever lived with; I am becoming more independent. While I would …show more content…
Personally, I can get consumed by thoughts of “what if” often. I rattle my brain thinking if I had done one thing differently maybe the outcome would have been changed or if I hadn’t done “this” things would have turned out better. Easier said than done, Morrie states to Mitch, “You can’t get stuck on the regrets of what should have happened. That doesn’t help you…” (166). This piece of advice I am certain will stick with me from now on. Letting go of things that can’t be changed is a healthier outlook and I am grateful to have been reminded of