The reading list
A few months ago I committed to reading one book a month when I saw an article about the top 75 books of the last 75 years. This was a big commitment as I was not reading books before. I did not think that I had the attention span to read. But I am doing especially well. I actually have two books going at once. I read a book from the list and a second book. I found a bunch of free books and have them in my ever growing library.
I just finished book number 7: Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White.
I was surprised that a book for children was on the list. But after reading it, I get it. What a wonderful story.
Do you know the story?
I don’t want to ruin it for you. But in a nutshell it is a story about friends. It is about caring for others even though they are different. It is about coming together to help each other. It is about the big difference we can make in the life of another. Charlotte was a small spider with a heart of gold. There was not much a spider could do, but she did what she did best and helped her friend.
We all want to make a difference in the world. Sometimes we think we have nothing to offer. Wrong!
Charlotte was a spider who helped a friend. Not only that, but she gave love and friendship. All it took was a small gesture to make all the difference in the world to her friend. Most of us don’t have the fame to have a huge influence on the world. But just like Charlotte we can help one. And to that one will treasure that act of kindness always. If we all made the difference for just one, think of how the world would change.
As for Charlotte, her legacy will live on. Her goodness and kindness will be passed on to her children and grandchildren for generations.
Challenge.
Find that one thing that you do so well that you can do to help just one other and do it. Do it for you. Do it because it is the *right* thing to do. Let the feeling of love and peace you feel from your actions wash over you. Don’t try to change the entire world. Just make the difference for one.
Charlotte’s Web: Lucky book number 7.
I have not agreed with all the other books on the list. Frankly, this is my favorite so far. I don’t know what that says about me. I guess it means I enjoy a simple story of love, kindness and friendship. This book touched my heart from start to end.
Frankly, I can’t remember reading this as a child. Maybe yes. Maybe no. Regardless, I just finished reading it. Like most stories for children as adults we get more out of a story as adults because we get the deeper messages. If you have not read it lately, I highly recommend you give it a try. It is sure to inspire.
Peace.
Coach.
Hey, let me know your thoughts on Charlotte’s Web. What did it inspire?
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