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My blog buddy Davey Wavey posted this today:
When asked what surprised him most about humanity, the Dalai Lama replied:
Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices his money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present – the result being that he does not live in the present or the future. He lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.
When conveyed so clearly and concisely, the insanity of how many of us live our lives is painfully apparent. But so too is the treatment:
- Prioritize emotional, physical, mental and spiritual health above other pursuits
- Since 99% of what we worry about doesn’t happen (and worrying doesn’t prevent the other 1% from occurring), stop worrying – it’s a waste of energy
- Spend today enjoying today – not thinking about tomorrow
- Always remember that your days, breaths and heartbeats are numbered; do not squander them on what doesn’t matter
