Andy McLellan

How many times have you heard that saying? In reality most of us don’t because we get caught up in the wheel of life, working our butts off to buy the niceties, whether they be a house, car or possessions that make us feel good at the time.

So what does this really mean? Well, we get caught up in the work cycle chasing the dollar or promotion so we can fund the lifestyle we have created - one that is mostly materialistic. Does this ethic really bring long lasting happiness or does it just provide us with a quick fix?

Suppose that you have been for a routine heath check up and have just been notified by your doctor that you have 24 hours to live.

• On reflection would you have approached life any differently?

• Are you comfortable with the person you turned out to be?

• Do you have any regrets?

• Have you spent too much time dreaming and not doing?

• What would be really important to you now?

Now suppose you have been informed that there was a mix up with your health records and actually you are perfectly healthy. Would you now live your life any differently?

Print this page



Other Articles in this edition