I found this book at my friendās apartment and we decided to read it, partially for fun and as a joke, but it absolutely wrecked me. It was a couple nights before I left London, after my graduation, and I was in the whole job hunting process and I was hopelessly lost!
There was something about this whole idea that even though the book was meant for a kid, I never felt more connected to it, at that point it felt like every line was perfectly tailored to how I was feeling. Itās also really interesting because I think it was his last published childrenās book. kinda makes me think if he mightāve written it for himself as well, to cope with growing old? Iām turning 23 in a few days and Iām right where I was (cluelessness wise) when I read this book several months agoā¦ I think itās okay not having everything sorted and figured out, just because you havenāt yet met the goals youāve set doesnāt mean you havenāt been constantly learning something. āš¤øāāļøš§øš
I love finding wisdom in trite, intentionally wise and clever places (ex. Musicals) I feel like Iām always in a place where I could learn or know more about myself or why I am internally structured the way I am. Reading self help books can be a vibe and it is one to me. Just read āThe Mountain is Youā that one was nice, āAtomic Habitsā is amazing, love Joe Dispenza across the board.
dreamy and relatable tale of a lost middle aged man who found peace and purpose through surfing. Ironically, I followed the same journey without knowing, down to the same tree he sat under. I read the book years later and felt an overwhelming sense of validation.
