Today, I woke up with a deep sense of calm… as the Winter days have finally set here on the Midwest, I felt the coolness of the air.. I sat there in bed for what seemed to be around 5 minutes, having one thought in mind… It’s Tuesday…

Unlike Monday, I’ve always wondered about what is Tuesday as compared to other days? Of course, in the mornings, you always tend to be a bit philosophic in your thoughts, but then I remembered Morrie…

This day. Today, is always a special day for a favorite local writer of mine, Mitch Albom. The author of Tuesdays with Morrie, and a sportswriter here in Detroit, Michigan. Tuesday was the day, he would spend with his college professor, Morrie Schwartz.

This true story about the love between a spiritual mentor and his pupil has soared to the bestseller list for many reasons. For starters: it reminds us of the affection and gratitude that many of us still feel for the significant mentors of our past. It also plays out a fantasy many of us have entertained: what would it be like to look those people up again, tell them how much they meant to us, maybe even resume the mentorship? Plus, we meet Morrie Schwartz–a one of a kind professor, whom the author describes as looking like a cross between a biblical prophet and Christmas elf. And finally we are privy to intimate moments of Morrie’s final days as he lies dying from a terminal illness. Even on his deathbed, this twinkling-eyed mensch manages to teach us all about living robustly and fully. Kudos to author and acclaimed sports columnist Mitch Albom for telling this universally touching story with such grace and humility.

In my talks with friends and family, they know that one of my most fervent creed in life is to always cherish my relationships. This is always my take, that life is really all about relationships. Your relationship with your parents, siblings, friends, and God... and to the extent that you have built strong and loving relationships with these individuals is the same extent as your happiness and fulfillment that you are living a good life. I honestly think that when you reach the Pearly Gates of Heaven, God will ask you these questions...

How was your relationship with your family… friends… and colleagues? How did you treat the least of your brethren, and how was your relationship with your fellow man? and finally my son, how was OUR Relationship?…

You see — when you look at the big picture… Tuesday is not just another day… It’s another day where you have the opportunity with Morrie… where you have a chance to cherish your relationships…

Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life’s Greatest Lesson (Buy it on Amazon)