There are some books you know you will come back to. This is definitely one of them.
It is short, simple and to the point, yet had so many layers and questions that we have either forgotten to ask or afraid to face. It feels like just an honest conversation with a man in his final days.
Some of my favourite quotes
Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live
Forgive yourself first and then forgive others
Death ends a life, not a relationship
Learn how to give out love and to let it come in
Don’t cling to things because everything is impermanent
Some of my takeaways
- Life is temporary and unpredictable. An obvious one that we often forget in the rush of everyday life.
- Invest on people, not only on achievements. Careers, money and status have their place but real connection with people brings happiness and fulfillment.
- Not everything culture and society tells us to value is worth pursuing. Create your own values and define your own meaning of success and purpose.
- Give your full attention to the moment you are in.
- Even in hardships there are opportunities if you are willing to look for it.
- Express yourself. Acknowledge your feelings rather than avoiding them.