What are you chasing?
When asked what surprised him most about humanity.
The Dalia Lama delivered this zinger.
"Man.
Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices 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."
This quote has been on my mind all week.
Being in the 'Health and Fitness industry' It has been a constant fixture for the past 8 years.
But for some reason, it resonated a little bit more this week.
I did spend Saturday night in the hospital with concussion, so health was front of mind.
But thats a story for another email.
In my 'job' I'm fortunate enough to work with hundreds of people each year.
Through my own coaching or through our groups, other coaches and other services.
The older I get (currently at the ripe old age of 26) the more I begin to notice patterns.
I see people 10, 20, 30 years older than me struggle with their health more and more as they age.
Passing the point of no return without realising.
They put money and work ahead of health.
Usually, its for unselfish reasons. Supporting their family, or partner.
Or its because they feel as though they don't have any other choice.
The cost of living has backed them into a corner so tightly that chasing money is (seemingly) the only focus.
When they come to the realisation that life ends quicker than they thought.
Or the ability to function they way they want to disappears.
It's too late. Hence the above quote.
So here is another quote for today.
"All men seek happiness. Whatever different means they employ, they all tend to this end. It is without exception."
When I'm asked in 20 years how I chased my happiness, whether I chose health or money first.
I hope I'll be able to say that I chased fulfilment, connection and cultivated my environment.
What are you chasing?
Lachie

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