I came across this nugget and thought it to be an interesting observation. Given the source, it’s natural to accept it as the gospel. But, I have a tendency to evaluate, regardless of the origin of the data or interpretation.
Some people do sacrifice health to make money, but it isn’t limited to that. They give up family, friends and other things of value in life. On the other hand, there are others to whom that process is living and they derive the most fulfillment from it. So, I’m not willing to call it a sacrifice. We can’t do everything so there are always tradeoffs.
Likewise, I don’t believe fretting about the future is universal. I’ve run across too many people who agonize about their pasts, which is extremely unproductive. You should never worry about what you can’t change or control. And, relating to his first thought, I believe those who stew about the past are prone to more health issues. At least with the future you can determine your outcomes so giving it some thought can be worthwhile.
But, what do I know? The Dalai Lama probably has more readers than I do.
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