Tuesday’s With Morrie is a book that is significantly different from any other. The relationship between Morrie and his long-lost student, Mitch, is one to envy. The subjects discussed all relate to real life issues, many of which are ignored by society. Some are overlooked because people are afraid to discuss them, some because of ignorance. Morrie’s attitude toward death is like no other. As he ponders over the thought of dying, he says “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live” (82). He shares the lessons that he learned over his lifetime. Many of which have made me think differently about events that have happened in my life, the way that I look at the world, my thought processe and how I live my life. The subjects that I further
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I had only one regret in my life; quitting baseball in 7th grade. I used to be a very skilled baseball player. In fact, I was one of the best players on my travel team, which made it to the state finals for the Little League World Series. After this season, I switched my focus from baseball to tennis. My tennis career was ending up being unsuccessful and I got cut from Varsity my Sophomore year of high-school. I have always been mad at myself for quitting baseball. Wondering what would have happened if I continued on the path of baseball. After hearing Morrie’s lessons of “treat yourself gently”, and “You can't get stuck on the regrets of what should have happened." (p.166). I am starting to recognize that there is zero benefit to living in the past. I now realize that I need to get over myself and live life regret free, by living in the present and not letting anything that has happened in the past hinder my thoughts.
Tuesday’s With Morrie is a book that has influenced me significantly more from any other story. It makes me rethink the way that I live life, by encouraging me to look at the bigger picture life and rethink my priorities. I now realize that living mindfully, putting a positive spin on things and living with no regrets is significantly more important than the things that I let occupy my mind. Overall, no matter what life throws at you, as long as you come to accept it, and concentrate on the positives you will be much better
I had only one regret in my life; quitting baseball in 7th grade. I used to be a very skilled baseball player. In fact, I was one of the best players on my travel team, which made it to the state finals for the Little League World Series. After this season, I switched my focus from baseball to tennis. My tennis career was ending up being unsuccessful and I got cut from Varsity my Sophomore year of high-school. I have always been mad at myself for quitting baseball. Wondering what would have happened if I continued on the path of baseball. After hearing Morrie’s lessons of “treat yourself gently”, and “You can't get stuck on the regrets of what should have happened." (p.166). I am starting to recognize that there is zero benefit to living in the past. I now realize that I need to get over myself and live life regret free, by living in the present and not letting anything that has happened in the past hinder my thoughts.
Tuesday’s With Morrie is a book that has influenced me significantly more from any other story. It makes me rethink the way that I live life, by encouraging me to look at the bigger picture life and rethink my priorities. I now realize that living mindfully, putting a positive spin on things and living with no regrets is significantly more important than the things that I let occupy my mind. Overall, no matter what life throws at you, as long as you come to accept it, and concentrate on the positives you will be much better