As we sit here on the cusp of 2023, it’s easy to marvel at all the advancements society has made while simultaneously overlooking the areas in which problems have arisen and where we’ve become complacent. As big as the strides we’ve made is the degree to which we’ve become materialistic and superficial.
Particularly with the advent of social media, we as a society have become more focused on appearance than ever before, to the point where our thoughts and opinions are formed within seconds, our minds often incapable of an attention span any longer.
Thankfully, just as some of us have fallen prey to this phenomenon, there are visionaries out there who have recognized this problem and work to remedy it. Author Lev Green is one of these few, and with the release of his new book Alphabet Of The Invisible, he aims to show us that every individual is so much more than their appearance.
“Appearance is very important, how we look and how we groom and how we attire ourselves,” says Green. “But of immensely greater importance are a large number of qualities that are invisible, as these qualities, much more than appearance, truly define who we are.”
INSPIRE PERSONAL INSTROSPECTION AND INTERGENERATIONAL DISCUSSION
In Green’s book, readers will find 26 qualities that he has expounded upon and believes each of us should aspire towards. These qualities, in his eyes, define who we are and are designed to inspire not only personal introspection but also intergenerational discussion.
One of my favorite chapters was that on authenticity.
“It all begins with authenticity,” says Green. “Each of us must be true to ourselves. Every human being is unique and special. When someone tries to be someone else, that person is rejecting the very precious gift of individual identity.”
Each of Green’s traits are described eloquently and concisely, not a word minced or point too vague. I enjoyed the questions posed at the end of each entry, which serve to prime the reader to think about the points Green has made beyond the page.
Another entry I enjoyed was that on Mastery.
“…We as parents and grandparents can do a great service in helping our children and grandchildren to identify their passions, and by providing guidance and support to help them develop and master their passions, thereby contributing to their personal happiness and the good of humankind.”
GREEN PACKS A LOT OF HEART INTO THIS WONDERFUL LITTLE BOOK
Green’s thoughts on mastery specifically resonated with me as someone who has been lucky enough to have a family that has pushed me to follow my passions and attain mastery in different areas, and I can attest to the multitude of benefits this has had on my development as a person.
Green’s conclusion wraps up his book nicely, binding together all of the ideas that came before.
“We’ve all attended funerals and heard eulogies. When people’s lives are summed up, we hear very little about the person’s appearance or attire. Instead, we are hearing about the person’s character and qualities, made up of many of the invisible forces discussed here… When we touch lives and create ripples, we don’t do so by our visible appearance. We do so with the invisible forces that comprise our character.”
Despite its stature, Lev Green packs a lot of heart into this wonderful little book. Readers will find themselves thinking about Green’s lessons long after the last page.
Alphabet Of The Invisible is available for purchase here.
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About Lev Green:
Lev Green is a father, grandfather, attorney, writer, past chair of a national nonprofit Jewish service organization, past temple president and a member of Mensa. Lev and his wife Denise live in Ogunquit, Maine.
