Thought of the week

The third form of laziness is not being aware of what is truly important. For example, not realizing that it is essential to give meaning to one's existence and thinking that there are a hundred small tasks to complete before dedicating oneself to what truly matters in life. Obviously, these tasks will continue to pile up like ocean waves. One may hope that the waves will cease one day, but unless one abandons their activities, even unfinished ones, there will never be an end. The risk then is to never pay attention to what truly matters.

Matthieu Ricard
Quand la mort éclaire la vie p.112