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After
such a long stint as a staff for the Undercurrent, and reaping such pleasures
from working and writing for long hours, I felt it was time to give back.
So it is with this article I will endow each male reader with the knowledge
that will not only ensure success in the realm of college dating, but
continuing such success. This secret was passed onto me by my father,
and stands as one of the only sound pieces of advice the man ever gave
me, especially in regards to women. And this secret of a small hardback
book often found in different sections of bookstores: Kahlil Gibran’s
The Prophet.
Part poetry, part spirituality,
and part fable, The Prophet stands as a classic work explaining life and
the fullest way to live. It is the story of Almustafa, “the chosen and
the beloved,” a man who is held in high regard by the people of his village.
He is destined to leave his village, but before he does, the townspeople
approach him. They proceed to ask him for advice on many topics, all of
which are poignant to the present day, even though the book was written
eighty years ago. Almustafa speaks on love, work, crime, laws, pain, and
passion. He discusses time, reason, punishment, joy and sorrow, good and
evil, and death. There is almost no subject on life left uncovered. Every
passage is filled with beautiful language and philosophical ideals.
And now comes the knowledge to
my faithful readers: if anyone lacks an idea of what to get his or her
platonic or not-so-platonic friend a gift for any occasion, then buy this
book. It truly never fails. I have personally given this gift many times
for various celebrations, and each time it has been the perfect choice.
While you’re at it, get a copy for yourself- or at least read the book
at some point. The Prophet will reveal a deeper beauty just underneath
the surface of your daily life.
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