The Compass revolves around the character Jonathan, who is initially frozen with fear, anger and grief after his family was in a serious car accident. He wasn’t sure if he wanted to live, but decided to try to flee from the pain.
It’s a brilliant story of self-discovery that weaves life-changing lessons into it. Unfortunately, sometimes people don’t appreciate what they have or live authentically until they have a major crisis.
The Compass (Tammy Kling & John Spencer Ellis, Vanguard Press, ISBN 13: 9781593155421, 2009) also touches on the damage that holding a grudge can do, both to the person holding it and the unforgiven.
Jonathan’s Travels
First Jonathan found himself lost in the dry Nevada desert where he met a terminally ill elderly woman who seemed more alive than he felt. She gave him insight and nourishment just when he needed it. Jonathan pondered what she had said about embracing mystery and not being in control. He was still confused, angry and stuck in his grief, so he continued traveling.
Next he headed to a cozy cabin surrounded by mountains in Adirondacks. There was a young boy working there who taught him not to judge others by what they do for a living. He meets and bonds with a down to earth, but mysterious old man. He was able to rest and with his new friend’s help realized that life goes on.
His last stop was in a small village in Romania. There he found work with new friends and started to understand what following his own compass meant. Realizing he was in limbo, he prepared to come full circle and go back home.
Jonathan Heads Home
Once home he was able to heal further by reconnecting with his family and readjusting his priorities. Jobs, homes, priorities and relationships often change for the better after a tragedy. People become more inspired to live authentically and focus on what really matters. The Compass teaches how to accept, embrace and appreciate the present instead of worrying or staying stuck in a painful past. It’s a book of hope because it shows how even when something is broken, it can become stronger than it was in the first place.
The Compass Movie
For more information about The Compass or to view the DVD trailer see thecompass.tv.The film includes twenty-three contributors. Several of the them participated in The Secret and include best-selling authors Dr. John Demartini, Dr. Joe Vitale, Marie Diamond, John Assaraf, Brian Tracy and T. Harv Eker.
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