To add a bit more to the review, I want to elaborate more on why I think this book is inspiring and why I rated it so highly. This book is effective at taking everyday choices and tying them to a higher plane of existence. If I choose to clean my room, that might be something insignificant on a global scale, but that impulse to choose order over chaos, self-improvement over apathy, is the same impulse that is at the heart of all the great stories of the bible. My existence, though it may seem small, is taking place on the ancient and cosmic stage of the battle between good vs. evil. My conclusion from reading this book is that we tend to be underestimating the end trajectory of our lives. We can live a life that is full of adventure, challenges, and ultimate fulfillment, and at the same time we are capable of being horrible monsters. In other words, if you think your life doesn’t matter, think again.
The deeper you go the more you see how beautifully crafted the tapestry is, unfortunately those without clear vision don't even see the door handle, thus becoming imprisoned from their attempts to paint anew.
I've read this several times and it sounds like a three-line poem to me. I think I like where you're going with this, though as with most good poems, I'm also still trying to figure it out. What do you mean by the last bit about people being imprisoned from their attempts to paint anew?
@erikhillreviews The tapestry is all there is, there to guide,there to support,there to encourage. To paint anew is to continually use the brush without ceasing, in an effort to create that which is beyond creation.
I, for one, am a huge fan of Thomas Sowell. I've been thinking about doing a few of his books on the channel, so thank you for the encouragement. I'm on it!
To add a bit more to the review, I want to elaborate more on why I think this book is inspiring and why I rated it so highly. This book is effective at taking everyday choices and tying them to a higher plane of existence. If I choose to clean my room, that might be something insignificant on a global scale, but that impulse to choose order over chaos, self-improvement over apathy, is the same impulse that is at the heart of all the great stories of the bible. My existence, though it may seem small, is taking place on the ancient and cosmic stage of the battle between good vs. evil. My conclusion from reading this book is that we tend to be underestimating the end trajectory of our lives. We can live a life that is full of adventure, challenges, and ultimate fulfillment, and at the same time we are capable of being horrible monsters. In other words, if you think your life doesn’t matter, think again.
The deeper you go the more you see how beautifully crafted the tapestry is, unfortunately those without clear vision don't even see the door handle, thus becoming imprisoned from their attempts to paint anew.
I've read this several times and it sounds like a three-line poem to me. I think I like where you're going with this, though as with most good poems, I'm also still trying to figure it out. What do you mean by the last bit about people being imprisoned from their attempts to paint anew?
@erikhillreviews The tapestry is all there is, there to guide,there to support,there to encourage.
To paint anew is to continually use the brush without ceasing, in an effort to create that which is beyond creation.
Great unbiased review
Thanks! I try to keep things even-handed :)
Are you interested in economics? I would like you to review Thomas Sowell books.
I, for one, am a huge fan of Thomas Sowell. I've been thinking about doing a few of his books on the channel, so thank you for the encouragement. I'm on it!