The Wisdom of Morrie with Rob Schwartz
Tuesdays With Morrie is the bestselling memoir of all time. Rob Schwartz, Morrie’s son, discovered an unpublished manuscript in his father’s desk drawer years after his death. Rob recently published this incredible book, The Wisdom of Morrie, and he joins the Good Mood Show this week to discuss the deep wisdom of his father.
Learn how to live fully in the present moment and appreciate the beauty of life. Rob teaches us about forgiveness, compassion, and strengthening relationships. When we have strong relationships with others who love and support us, it fulfills us at a deep level. It brings meaning and purpose to our lives, and it improves our wellbeing and happiness. You will come away from this episode with a greater understanding and appreciation for what it means to be human.
Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:
The importance of strengthening human relationships
How to appreciate the beauty of life
What it means to stay human
Why the most beautiful time in life is now
[07:14] The Importance of Strengthening Human Relationships
When we have strong relationships with others who love and support us, it fulfills us at a deep level. It brings meaning and purpose to our lives, and it improves our wellbeing and happiness. Our relationships provide opportunities for growth, as we learn how to be more empathetic, compassionate, and understanding of others. As Morrie Schwartz said, "Love is how you stay alive even after you're gone." The impact we have on others through strong relationships can continue long after we're gone.
[13:50] What It Means to Stay Human
To stay human means to stay true to the qualities that make us distinctly human - our capacity for love, compassion, empathy, creativity, and spirituality. It means relating to others in a genuine, authentic way and connecting deeply with their humanity. It means appreciating beauty, art, and joy. It means living in accordance with higher human values like kindness, honesty and integrity. In essence, to stay human is to avoid becoming hardened, cynical or indifferent. It is to remain open-hearted, thoughtful, and connected to others and to the world around us.
[16:51] The Most Beautiful Time in Life is Now
Now is the most beautiful time in life because it is the only time we truly have to experience life fully. The past is gone and the future is uncertain, so all we really have is this present moment. When we live fully in the now, we develop a greater appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us. As we age and gain wisdom, we realize how precious each moment is. Understanding our own impermanence and mortality makes us value our time while we are still alive. Living in the present allows us to have more meaningful connections and be fully present with the people we love right now. Now is the only time we can act with purpose and express our values. So in essence, now is the most beautiful time in life because it is the only time we have to truly live, love, experience joy, and appreciate the gift of being alive.
Notable quotes:
[16:51] It's always now. The past and the future don't exist. So the most beautiful time in life has to be now because it's the only time. [16:59]
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About the Guest
Rob Schwartz is the son of Morrie Schwartz, the beloved subject of the bestselling memoir Tuesdays with Morrie. After rediscovering his father's unpublished manuscript The Wisdom of Morrie in his desk drawer years after his death, Rob worked to get the book published. The Wisdom of Morrie was released in 2019 and shares Morrie Schwartz's wisdom on aging gracefully, living joyously, and strengthening human relationships.
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