By Mitch Albom (New York: Hyperion, 2003)
The format is original. The five ideas are old.
1. There are no random acts.
We are all connected. You can no more separate one life from another
than you can separate a breeze from the wind. (48)
2. Sacrifice is a part of life.
It's not something to regret. It's something to aspire to. (93)
3. Holding anger is a poison.
Hatred is a curved blade. Forgiveness is the antidote. (141)
4. Love survives through memory.
Memory becomes your partner. You nurture it. You dance with it. (173)
5. Life is, what it is.
You get what you need. You give what you have to give. (190)
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The ideas expressed in The Five People You Meet in Heaven are consistent with the As If logic of contemplate.
Live as if All Is Good; life fits together molecularly (if not morally).
Forgo selfishness to serve others; that's in the best interest of all.
Be merciful to yourself and others; give up harmful emotions.
Give in to love over fear; practice re-membrance of delight.
Desire justice; accept that life does not always satisfy your desires.
