Idle musings

There are these people whom you inevitably come across in life, whom you know will flit out of your orbit in no time, and you wistfully watch them leave. Nevertheless, you wish you had more time with them. And I am not talking of romantic entanglements, though that can happen too. I'm talking about the kind woman who offered you flowers on a gloomy day. The little boy who gifted you a drawing. Or that stranger who patiently listened to your rant on a long flight. They matter too. Such souls remind us to hope, when we forget there is good yet in this world. How wonderful it would be to be able to light up somebody's day like that, unrelated by blood, yet connected by that invisible thread of humanity.

19 May 2019 Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom is right up my lane of reading. Though it does tend to get overtly sentimental and predictable at times, I was awestruck by Morrie's philosophy and aphorisms. I feel like I found this gem later than I should have, but it has certainly given me hope, and reminded me of a long-lost dream to become a writer.  Tuesdays with Morrie  is one of those books which remind you of the power of literature. Indeed, the world would be a better place if there were more people like him around. The person who recommended the book to me said that it is a must-read for anyone who aspired to become a teacher. I would like to make a correction - Please, dear reader, if you find yourself with some free time on your hands, do pick up this short novel. Irrespective of your age, gender, vocation, location and whatnot, if you can follow the English language and are not averse to philosophizing, you are sure to have something to take away from this boo...