I need sleep -- really really bad. I can at least say I was comfortable in Economy class for the 12+ hours I was on the plane from Detroit to Japan. The one thing that sucks is having to go from being spoiled in first class on a domestic flight, connecting over and losing my "cool" status. The service on this flight was some of the best I have ever had though.
Since 6 am, Memphis time on Wednesday morning, I've had maybe 1 1/2 hours of sleep -- gotta let the body re-adjust. I think I am sleep deprived, because I feel like I am slurring my words. So we'll end this post with a book review -- using the KISS method.
Siddhartha by Herman Hesse
Anyone ever read this book? A former acquaintance sent me this book last week, and I thought "oh great there's a picture of Buddha on the cover". My adopted Korean family is Buddhist so it didn't really bother me. I just recall in college that books like this were difficult for me -- I didn't do so hot in Religious Studies (the professor was an outstanding man though, who walked in Freedom Marches with Dr. King, and he was a white man).
Anyway, this is pretty much a self-help book for those needing guidance in their lives. It's mostly about the ways we going about finding our meaning, or purpose in life. On the flip side, it's also about finding yourself. There's a Brad Paisley song called Find Yourself, which I really prefer. The story about Siddhartha, the main character is kind of delightful, and I appreciated reading the book and there are definitely some lessons to learn from it.
I still prefer Mr. Joseph Marshall, and the stories passed down through the Lakota Indian culture, that have taught me a lot. His books teach me about how to live, maybe not so much for myself, but to live a life of honor and humility. That's what I strive for. If anyone has ever read this Siddhartha please feel free to comment. I know I didn't say much, but I did mark a few pages that I thought were somewhat meaningful.
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