The Secret Lessons!!

Since I fell prey to this android-powered device, I have been missing the interesting and absorbing accessory in my hand, that was once my friend-of-every-season (I think it has been more than one year). Gmail, Facebook, Whatsapp, Crossword, Game of Countries and Capitals and again Gmail....This routine filled up my regimen during spare time. Though I am aware of the way this routine is making me passive, I couldn't manage to overcome the resulting lag and go ahead with other interests. In such a situation, Robin Sharma's 'The secret letters' happened to come into my hands from my brother-in-law. Just to beat the boredom and the loneliness at that particular time, I started reading it. I hardly read 10-15 pages on that day, but did not want to leave it there. The narrative did not satisfy my anxiety until I read it from cover to cover. I pushed aside all the important engagement and Thank God!! I did gain back the thrill of reading a good book, which I almost forgot. Thanks to Bharat for lending his book

I think the way the character of Jonathan is moulded speaks volumes about the life of the present day professionals. Every family man can relate to his fears, priorities, dichotomies and struggles. Taking him off the course of the job to experience a new world of values such as love, kindness, friendship and authencity, is the most appropriate course of action proposed by the author. The journey and the talismans mean a lot not only to Jonathan, but to every person living a life dictated by the societal standards. The people, scenarios, real situations and the examples living the life professed by the talisman make them more interesting. These justify the practicability of the lessons preached by the book. 

Though I read 'The monk who sold his Ferrari' and 'The Alchemist', which have been devised on similar themes, they were not as much clear and influential as this one. I need to confess, I could neither understand nor empathize with the characters or their thoughts. I think I was not ready for such lessons at that point in time. I could have never gathered the wisdom even if it was screamed hundred times to me at that time, as mentioned by the safekeeper Ronne. Now, I am happy that atleast I understand the implications of this book. I think I have now reached the level of maturity demanded by such books. 

The simple statement, 'You need not fathom the length and breadth of Himalayas to gain wisdom, but the lifestyle of simple people can teach it, if you take time and care to learn from them' sums up the gist. My learning from 'The Secret Letters' is that life is about gathering and sharing values and wealth. It is not about accumulating material possessions, but is about becoming a better person who leaves a legacy of moral values and happy memories for the family, friends and associates. 

A must read for every busy person!!