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On Saturday, January 18, I presented “Experiences of value” in front of about 100 people, to whom I donated the book at the end of the meeting. In this first week I have received comments from those who felt comfortable telling me their impressions. I deeply respect those who did not give me a response or who did not read the book.

Writers have knowledge, skills, techniques, cultural background, ability to write complex works. I am not a writer, I do not consider myself a writer, I did not write the book to receive a “writer’s license”. I could call myself an occasional short story producer who has written an account of inner emotional and spiritual life. However, I have some things in common with real writers:

• I made an effort to respect syntax and grammar, and to write a clear text.
• The book was proofread by a professional editor..
• The way I write is not the result of creative writing courses, but it is nevertheless the result of all that I have studied with application, my readings, and the thousands of pages written as part of my profession as an engineer and software architect..
• Exactly as with all artists of any level and fame, I created a work to communicate a message and generate emotion.

I am grateful for all the comments, even those that might seem less positive.In fact, these very comments gave me the idea to write this post. As I expected, everyone responded according to their own inner world.
Readers are free to share the link to my site and my posts if you find them interesting. Here are the comments received (43 up to now), all strictly anonymous::

You are not a writer, but your book is a treasure chest waiting to be opened by treasure seekers.

I did not find what I was looking for.

Likely I am asking you what to read to understand more about Soka Gakkai Buddhism.

I don’t have the tools to understand it.

Shall we have a coffee so we can talk about the difficult relationship with my son?

There is little plot.

I think it might be helpful to a friend of mine who is suffering after the death of an abusive father.

It is your experience, I am a simple person.

I invite you to dinner and we talk about the history of religions.

I read the book the same night of the presentation. The next morning I cried and felt a pain I had inside melt away.

Beautiful. I think your father’s age and the end of his suffering contributed to your peace of mind.

Interesting, I’ll see about donating it to a loved one suffering from depression. It may be that I will call you to learn more about Soka Gakkai Buddhism.

I thank you because your book really made me think about so many things.

It moved me, calmed me and made me more peaceful.

Some parts were emotional.

You touched me deeply.

It is a polite book, it doesn’t take up much of your time.

Faith always helps, whatever it is.

I find the story close to my values. You did well, you are a beautiful person.

You have conveyed a great message of filial love and fraternal humanity.

Great work of spreading fraternal and peaceful message.

I have already started reading it. I stopped for fear of finishing it soon.

Exciting, deep and respectful.

To be read again and again.

I don’t want to define it a book; it is your own reflection. I don’t feel like telling you anything now, we will talk about with calm.

Written with a pure, authentic hand, without literary eccess. You expressed exactly what you felt. I would like to ask you questions about spirituality, to you who are an engineer, because in my opinion reason and science cannot explain spirit.

I liked it because I found things I did not expect.

The message came through loud and clear: communicate to others an inner path of progressive awareness. The book reminded me of the beauty of spirituality, while remaining anchored on firmly nihilistic ground.

I read a very interesting path. I have no faith to turn to. I will reflect.

I stopped reading when you felt his presence. Don’t ask me why. Then I will finish it.

Read in a flash. Unfortunately I am in the same situation with my dad, things are getting worse and seeing him like this without being able to do anything is really painful.

When the book ends I have got nervous because I want to know more and I ask … but couldn’t you have gone further?

I agree with your reflections,

You have written some good things, when is the next book?

Since this is such a personal and profound event, it becomes difficult to make a judgment and perhaps it would not even be correct in my view. I was pleased to find a quote from the book “The Prophet” which I keep on my desk and occasionally flip through again. I would add that certainly the concepts of connection with the universe, absolute happiness and moments of creativity during prayer (perhaps even related to meditation) are interesting and arouse curiosity. Anyway again kudos for expressing such complex emotions.

Congratulations on what you have written. I would have liked to know more about Buddhism, however, I read in your introduction that you wanted to talk about it in a limited way to avoid sounding disrespectful to readers.

I was drawn to the event that motivated the writing of the book. In my own journey I found many similarities especially in looking to Buddhism for teaching.

Bravo, I found concepts that everyone should read and put into practice.

Thank you for sincerely expressing such an important moment for everyone. I encourage you to continue to share the faith you have manifested. All of us, especially men, are found to develop the spiritual aspect.

I had the feeling that for you it was not only the telling of an experience, but also the desire to give it to others. Thank you!

A mature religiosity and the awareness of having lovingly done everything possible turn death into a quiet act of life.

I was struck by the elegance of the writing, the depth of soul and thought.

Reading your book gave me the desire to talk and tell my story and the realization that this desire was lacking.

If you would like, please send your comment to info@esperienzedivalore.it, I will be happy to respond.