I remember hearing a very sage comment many years ago and at the time I wasn't really sure how accurate it was. As the years have sped by, I can truly say that it was eminently true. It was expressed that we learn from the people we meet and the books we read. That said, I have been blessed to have people in my life who have introduced me to books which have had a dramatic effect on my life, thereby, effectively combining the two.
About three years ago I met a young (Grade 10) student in a religion class at a local high school. He was reading a book which had captured his attention and he graciously shared his thoughts with me. One of the joys of supplying in the high schools is the opportunity to listen to the thoughts of so many extraordinary young people. The book in question was" The Disappearance of the Universe" by Gary R. Renard.To say that this treatise has had an impact is a massive understatement. Both Max and I have a copy and we have read it twice to date. I will be returning to it in the new year. Its message is so simple but so unlike the standard dogmas of organized religions. Enough said. If this intrigues, you can read the introductory pages online.
The other author who has been a constant in my morning meditations, Iyanla Vanzant, has written another book, "Until Today", which was given to me by a very dear friend and which has come to be a reflection of the challenges and issues which continue to plague me. Her words often seem to be directed specifically to me which offers the added comfort of knowing I am not alone.
The last book which I will mention is "The Book of Awakening" by Mark Nepo. The author is a poet and that will be abundantly clear as you read and absorb the ethereal and mystical observations he makes on the human condition and the journey we all must travel. This book will truly take your breath away.
It has been such a long time since I felt the urge to communicate through this Blog but I hope these musings will encourage you to explore some books that I believe will enrich your life and give you pause to consider how interconnected we all are.
May this Blessed Season and the coming New Year bring you peace, joy, friendship, and knowledge to know and to share.
