Mitch Albom has sold over 39 million books. His career began as a sports writer but he is best known for his series of inspirational books which began with ‘Tuesdays with Morrie”. The inspiring book is about a series of visits he made to his former sociology professor Morrie Schwartz, as Schwartz gradually dies of ALS. They speak of life’s most important lessons together.
I listened to Mitch in an interview and he said prior to writing the book that he was always on the run with his life and his job. He would be running through an airport and people would call to him “whose gonna win the game” and he would yell out a team name as he rushed past and keep moving in his non-stop life.
After writing the book and spending time with his teacher and friend, he discovered people would stop him and tell him their personal stories. They would show him photos of their life influences explaining “this is my Morrie” and he realised he had to stop and take time with them to hear their stories too. We all have an influence who has touched us and their story will be worthy of sharing.
He came to the realisation that life is not about running, it’s about stopping! Its about taking that moment with another person.
Who are you slowing down for today and who are those that bring about the ‘stops’ in your life?
