Perhaps it could have been a grandparent, a teacher, or a colleague—someone advanced in age, possessing patience and wisdom, who comprehended you during your youthful, exploratory phase and offered valuable guidance to navigate through it. For Mitch Albom, this individual happened to be Morrie Schwartz, his college professor from nearly two decades prior.
Maybe, akin to Mitch’s experience, you lost touch with this mentor as life progressed, and the insights they provided gradually faded into the background. Wouldn’t you desire the opportunity to reconnect with that person, to address the profound questions that still linger within you?
Mitch Albom seized that second chance. He crossed paths with Morrie once more during the final months of the elder man’s life. Acknowledging Morrie’s battle with ALS, commonly known as motor neuron disease, Mitch resumed his regular visits to Morrie’s study every Tuesday, reminiscent of their college days. Their revived connection transformed into a culminating ‘course’: a series of teachings on the art of living.
