In the corner of McNally Robinson in Grant Park Shopping Centre on November 30, 2010, there was a podium, and in front of the podium were at least 100 people crowded around trying to find a seat for Dr. Philippe Erhard to read his book titled "Being: A Hiking Guide Through Life", a self help, personal and motivational story. Dressed in all black, Erhard took the podium, and thanked the crowd for attending.
He talked about what inspired him to write the book, such as Mark Twain. His French accent gave character to his English words, both humorous and inspiring.
He spoke about practicing a positive attitude and living in the now, rather than living life on autopilot. After a brief description of the book, what inspired him to write and what he hopes the audience will take from it, he read chapter seven from his book.
The book is very simple, clear and practical. At the same time, it addresses thought provoking ideas and questions such as "who are we?" "What is our life goal?".
Being instead of doing, it's about living life moment by moment and not being on autopilot, develop your feelings and managing them.
After the reading, he thanked his wife, for being the only one who believed him while writing the book, she actually named it.
"I did reach serenity, but my wife is here and she may have a different opinion of the matter".
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