Morrie's Influence On My Life

During the sixth Tuesday that Mitch went to visit Morrie, they talked about emotions and detachment. Morrie tells Mitch about how he learned to detach himself from his frightening experiences so that he may accept his impermanent life, and embrace his death, which he knows may come at any moment. “Detachment doesn’t mean you don’t let the experience penetrates you. On the contrary, you let it penetrate you fully. That’s how you are able to leave it.” (Page 96) In detaching from oneself, Morrie means that one can step out of his/her physical feelings and into one's own state of consciousness, so that he/she may gain perspective and composure during a stressful situation. This is how Morrie was able to find peace and relaxation within him even through his physical illness.

Morrie was an old man, and he was dying of ALS or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Mitch Albom was a workaholic who loved his work too much. Mitch had kept a promise to his professor to keep in touch with him, but ever did, and sixteen years later, Mitch turned on the TV one day to find his old professor, Morrie, talking about his final project: death. This sparked Mitch to think about his old professor, and would soon be the inspiration the famous book Tuesdays with Morrie, based on the true story about Morrie’s last lesson, teaching Mitch about life.

When you are unable to function without aid of someone you feel lifeless. Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom, Morrie a retired psychology professor from Brandis University is dying from ALS. A student Mitch is back for his final lesson from his old teacher. This lessons topic is the meaning of life. When faced with his known fate Morrie refused to stay in bed and was very active. He said “When you’re in bed you’re dead.”(Albom 131). I had a life experience where I was very sick and I realized his meaning of lifelessness and your dependency on others.

I walked straight out of that bar and headed for the airport; Oxford had accepted me on full scholarship, and it was time to go. As I approached the airport the almost intolerable roar of the planes jetting off the runway filled my already burning ears.

     Mitch helped improve Morrie’s final days because he was very ill and required physical and emotional help. Physically, he was unable to do things like move, dress himself or even cough. He feared loosing his independence. But, Mitch, his wife and his caretakers relieved those fears. They helped him with his physical and emotional needs. He was constantly surrounded by people, who loved and cared for him. In a way, he was able to live the life he had through Mitch.

“Most of us walk around as if were sleepwalking we really don't experience the world” (Albom 32 ) Said the wise man Morrie that had many life lessons to teach. In the memoir Tuesdays with Morrie, Morrie teaches people to live life through showing emotion,forgiving others before its too late and giving love to those around us.

When I was young, my family and I lived in the coastal plains of Texas. One day, I started to think about what it was like at the very top in Texas. I always dreamed about the cowboys, farms, ranchers and the farm animals, that they were unique and that that was the only things that the great plains had. As I grew older, I thought it was boring, and then I had an idea. What if I, Maria Muro could make it more fun? So, I decided to dedicate my life to make the most fun city In Texas.

In Tuesday’s With Morrie, the story follows an old man who had been diagnosed with ALS and was dying. In the book, Morrie would talk with a former student of his, Mitch. Mitch told the story from his point of view, including stories from

A woman who suffered at a very young age and was affected throughout her life because she never felt loved or wanted.

Morrie Schwartz was determined to finish the end of the rollercoaster we call life without slowing down. Throughout the whole story we see Morrie living life as if his body is not lying on a deathbed. Morrie could have days left or years left and he’d still live life as if it was the most amazing thing anyone has ever given him. He knew he would die, though he set a daily limit of self pity. He was always the trying his best to make others laugh even when it was hard for him to do the same. He wanted to make sure everyone was on the edge of their seats throughout his last months. “For all that was happening to him, his voice was strong and inviting, and his mind was vibrating with a million thoughts. He was intent on proving that the word "dying" was not synonymous with "useless."

Throughout the book it can be seen that Morrie is dying. There is so much more that we can appreciate though. Some of those include his life stories, but also his true beliefs on death. Many people question his views, or need more explanation. After seeing his views, we were also able to see the views of our loved ones. Then given the opportunity, we were able to compare the two points of view.

Its brief and brutal - exactly how Morrie would see this situation. This reminds me of the book Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck where George feels guilty for his friend Lennie, who has a mental disability. His guilt takes an emotional toll on him just like Morrie. I think Morrie felt responsible because he did not know enough about polio at the time. Since both of their parents are not there for them, they care for and look out for each other. Now I wonder if Morrie - now old - still feels responsible to what happened to his

1.) After Morrie received his diagnosis, he asked himself: Do I wither up and disappear, or do I make the best of my time left? (Albom 10). What do you suppose navigates human beings in this situation toward an answer to such a question?

Morrie Schwartz was a sweet and loving man who was full of life. Morrie Schwartz was remarkable teacher, wonderful husband, and very loving father. Morrie was a teacher. Morrie had wisdom that was far beyond his years and he gave that to his students. He taught at Brandeis College for many years. He ensured that the next generation wouldn't be a bunch of paper pushing suits. His class taught us to not be stuck in the cage of today’s world but rather rational thinking loving human beings. I remember him saying “We think we don't deserve love, we think if we let it in we'll become too soft. But a wise man named Levine said it right. He said." Love is the only rational act.” His classes were my favorite classes. I remember the first day of class with Morrie and he told me he would like to be my friend. Teachers and students aren't usually friends but I can safely say that Morrie changed my

There are a few books I have read that have impacted my life. Although, I think Tuesdays with Morrie had great impact in my life. This book touched my heart by the way the words were wrote and how it was introduced to me. It changed how I looked at life and touched me because I had experienced a similar situation. This book made me realize that I should not taking anything or anyone for granted.