Life In Morrie's Life, With A Meaningless Life

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Morrie’s eyes looked through his transparent window looking straight out to the birds and trees. He sat in his wheelchair right next to his hibiscus plant, he analyzed what he saw and came to the conclusion of lessons in life. He understood what life meant before he died. Morrie’s lessons were about the importance of marriage, forgiving yourself and then others, and the meaning of a significant life. Mitch arrived every Tuesday to listen to Morrie seminars until he died. This essay discusses on Morrie explaining to Mitch that people live today senseless lives, he explained to Mitch stating, “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" (Albom 43). This quotation from Morrie is a significant one. Morrie grasps what purpose means in humanity’s existence. Mitch’s perception of happiness was conflicting from Morrie’s. Morrie felt content when he was eating, dancing tango, and spending time with his family and friends. Mitch lets his job dominate his life. He …show more content…

Morrie stated, "Forgive yourself before you die. Then forgive others" (Albom 164). Forgiving others can repair a friendship, and it can be emotionally difficult, however you come at peace with oneself. Morrie’s father died and Morrie lived with regret of not talking to him. Morrie wanted Mitch to comprehend that forgiving was essential since dying from a natural cause or by an accident did not wait for you until you wanted to forgive the other

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