My older brother, David, came to visit me the other night. We talked about all kinds of things, meaningful and not. Theater, the church, community, kids, life, money - it was wonderful. For some ridiculous logic that even I don't understand, I tend to shut people out. Almost all people. David stopped by and made me talk to a person, a person I really like, and I am super glad.
I just finished a remarkable book called Tuesdays with Morrie. It is a true story. A story that pierced one of my numerous walls. Here is one of many great quotes in the book: "So many people walk around with a meaningless life. They seem half-asleep, even when they're busy doing things they think are important. This is because they're chasing the wrong things. The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning."
We were put on this earth to be together, not alone. The insights I received by hanging out with David, the way I felt when I read the words of Morrie Schwatz- these aren't things I could have experienced as a solitary being on Earth. We are all here together, mankind, for a reason.
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What a great post Amber. I really can relate to "shutting people out." I have a really hard time forming friendships with girls. It seemed easy for me in High School, but I can't seem to do it at all lately - and I really miss having a friend. But, you are right - we are not here alone, and we are meant to have relationships. It's something I need to work on. Maybe I should dust off my copy of Tuesday's with Morrie again :)
So true. I love that book. It's hard to connect when you're older, so I don't think you should feel bad. Just feel good that you recognize it! And if I can be feminist for just a second--it's HUMANkind, girlie!
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