Hey i've just read a couple of good books and watched a fantastic movie..and would love to encourage anyone who has the time, to take on my offer. I dont intend to make this blog like wad mine used to be.:) But seeing how its the holidays, and rather than be buried in sleep or boredom, or having to find some temporary job that neither pays well nor satisfies...i would suggest taking up some reading, instead.

To begin with, there's Becoming Human, first introduced to me by Janice. I think its a fantastic book that speaks right to the heart, with language simple enough to digest and experiences that demands the reader's surrender to its powerful messages of love and forgiveness. I read this twice- once in a hurry, and a 2nd time to further devour its rich spiritual contents. It was uplifting simply reading its messages and because its a slow removal of layers (psychological barriers that hinder us from loving), i think it reels you into truths about life and ultimately, how to become human.

Next, would be Prayer and Common Sense by (if i remember correctly!) Henry J.M Nouwen. I've read this so long ago i think i can only remember the marvellous reading experiences. One important analogy i took back with me was when the author likened the importance of growing spiritually to that of a rock. You can be at the top rolling down, or at the bottom rolling up - the point he was trying to make, was that most importantly, is a person growing in the faith? Of course im not doing justice to his masterful work, so i'll just recommend that you take this very short reading to be your spiritual companion for the next couple of days.

And 3rdly,a movie! Good Will Hunting! Ok for anyone who gets seriously irked by vulgarities..well this aint really the show to recommend. But behind the caustic dialogue, is one simple tale of redemption. There are some very poignant exchanges of human relationships thats being revealed, and how one comes to terms with his past. I think for any average person, who has so much to be grateful for, this is a show that might reignite a sense of wonder of his/her life. Its tuesdays with morrie with more heart to heart dialogue, that invokes more response from the spectator and that gives one a spiritual uplift into being all he can be.

Enjoy!

Marcus
p.s i tried putting pictures..but took too long.