you haven't read, Tuesdays with Morrie, by Mitch Albom, borrow it from a friend and spend an evening with Mitch and Morrie. I've seen the book on the shelves or in most instances the moment you walk into a book store, for years, but it took a friend to suggest the obvious, that I actually read it! And, so I did.
And, so you journey into another's life and consider the lessons he's learned... and of course you can't help but reflect on your own. And, you laugh and you cry and you carry on, somewhat different.
Morrie has many lines to quote, but the one I think about in relation to my work life is: "The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning." I feel really blessed to have found a career that is a passion, a love and personal pursuit. Both photography and documenting personal histories allow me to connect with people in a deep, meaningful way and provide them with a product of their story that can live on for generations.
The book, in addition to being a sweet read, is a perfect example of what I hope to do with people; sit down, listen, question and record their experience, their beliefs around Fear, Aging, Marriage, Family, Culture and basically the meaning of life.
