The Fiddletree

Somewhere, in the depth of the world that surrounds us, there lays the desire to show the world that goodwill will overcome sorrow. And this is just to say, that one cannot live their life to the fullest, if one’s life is meaningless. We have all been put on the Earth, for the same reasons. However, some human beings are not as poignant as others. What do I want to do with my life? How can I make a difference? The answers to these questions are endless, but the real question is, “Will I fulfil my goal?” Words are words, and whatever you say makes no difference until you put your words to life. Otis Tomas’s book makes me realize that the meaning of life is not just about taking up space of our atmosphere, but it is also about generosity, giving, and making a difference in our world.

“The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, and to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” In this case, Ralph Waldo Emerson has the superb meaning of life. After reading “The Fiddletree” by Otis Tomas, I have changed my ...