Meaning With Morrie's Tuesdays With Morrie

Tuesdays with Morrie a book that brings meaning and understanding to life’s greatest things from birth, family, Society, Aging, Fear, Greed, death, the pursuit to finding happiness and contentment with the life that one is given. Morrie an older gentlemen diagnosed with ALS deeming him terminally ill with only a short while to live teaches us some of life’s greatest lessons. Morrie truly lived his last and final days to the fullest by being interviewed about death, dying, and life in general. he was able to help those around him cope with the idea that one is going to die and there is nothing we can do about it, but move forward in a positive way. Each and every Tuesday we hear from Morrie about the meaning of life, while watching him struggle

Morrie teaches us to be part of the individualistic culture to create a culture for ourselves that is based on love, acceptance, human goodness, and to support more ethical values than those of the popular culture who support greed, selfishness, and superficiality. This is something that most of the world tends to turn to, which is why we see so much grief within the world. People do not know how to live life to the fullest and to be grateful for what we have. So many people including myself at times are so into the worldly possessions and trying to keep up with the people around us. Realizing that none of this truly matters when it all come down to it is something that I will remember. Every year around this time, I begin to realize how much greed is truly in the world. Thanksgiving day always gets me as this is a day to be thankful for all those people in our lives and we chose to spend it out shopping for that great deal. It is a day that is taken away from so many people to enjoy their families. Society leaves a bitter taste in my mouth due to all the greed that individuals possess. Morrie's philosophy about life and maintaining and striving for a more individualistic culture is something I will carry with me

Two people that give me insight into life similar to Mitch and Morrie's relationship. They truly are those people that I can look up to. They are my grandparents, Lila and Harold Becker. They have been my spiritual leaders all throughout my life. They stepped up to help me and guide me through difficult times in my life. Their marriage and relationship together is unforgettable. They have taught me how to love and how to be love. They have shown me who truly is important to have in our lives and they lead by example for all to follow. When I was 17 years old I became pregnant they had a significant amount of love and compassion for me and their great grand baby. They were there when I needed them the most, without their love and support I do not know where my son and I would be. They have a special place in my heart and I would not be the person I am today with out these two wonderful people in my