To inspire and be inspired ... book never goes wrong!
Whenever the mind needs some thoughtful recharge, book would be the ideal “Energizer”. Whenever I read a good book, it feels like receiving a long letter from an old friend. Whenever the constant rush and due date task intimidates my view point of life... books are the relief that magically counteracts.
I salute the titles below ‘cos they give me a true enlightment.
1. Being Happy - Andrew Matthews
This book is amazing, it about understands yourself, being able to laugh at yourself, becoming more prosperous and being able to forgive yourself. It also discusses understanding nature’s laws so we can better deal with our own natures. What I like in the book as well as the information is the comics in the book, they are entertaining and very humorous.
2. Tuesdays with Morrie - Mitch Albom
What makes this true story special is Morrie Scwartz - one-of-a-kind professor- manages to teach us all about living robustly and fully even on his deathbed. It does not have to be a teacher, dean or professor, a mentor in life can be anybody… a friend, a co-worker, a stranger, perhaps. Treasure and cherish your mentor in life.
3. The Alchemist - Paulo Coelho
The Alchemist presents a simple fable, based on simple truths and places it in a highly unique situation. It is certainly not a new one: even the ancient tribal storytellers knew that this is the most successful method of entertaining an audience while slipping in a lesson or two.
Brazilian storyteller Paulo Coelho introduces Santiago, an Andalusia shepherd boy who one night dreams of a distant treasure in the Egyptian pyramids. And so he's off: leaving Spain to literally follow his dream. Along the way he meets many spiritual messengers, who come in unassuming forms such as a camel driver and a well-read Englishman. The story has the comic charm, dramatic tension and psychological intensity of a fairy tale, but it's full of specific wisdom as well, about becoming self-empowered, overcoming depression, and believing in dreams. The cumulative effect is like hearing a wonderful bedtime story from an inspirational psychiatrist!
4. Letters to Sam - Daniel Gottlieb
When his grandson was born, Daniel Gottlieb began to write a series of heartfelt letters that he hoped Sam would read later in life. He planned to cover all the important topics—dealing with your parents, handling bullies, falling in love, coping with death—and what motivated him was the fear that he might not live long enough to see Sam reach adulthood. You see, Daniel Gottlieb is a quadriplegic—the result of a near-fatal automobile accident that occurred two decades ago—and he knows enough not to take anything for granted.
Then, when Sam was only 14 months old, he was diagnosed with Pervasive Develop-mental Disability, a form of autism, and suddenly everything changed. Now the grandfather and grandson were bound by something more: a disability—and Daniel Gottlieb’s special understanding of what that means became invaluable. This lovingly written, emotionally gripping book offers unique—and universal—insights into what it means to be human. Upon reading his personal letter to Sam.. I wish I could have a “Pop” like Daniel. His paralysis taught him to sit still, keep his ears and heart open and listen…
5. Warrior of Light - Paulo Coelho
A manual of “how-to-cope” modern life with tales and parables that have a specific spiritual source-Lao Tzu, Gandhi, Jesus and Rabbi Nachman of Breslov, among others. Some of these passages are original, Coelho provides general spiritual inspiration, but he also offers guidance in more mundane matters, explaining the specific motivations behind childish, immature behavior, cowardly moments, feelings of spiritual emptiness and the reluctance to change.
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