Wednesday, December 9, 2009

I feel so sad for them

Last night we went out for dinner at the Lac Lemay Casino in Gatineau to celebrate my spouse's birthday.

We had a great time and the food was excellent except for one thing.

I usually go to the Casino about once a year, not to gamble but to enjoy a show or fine dining.

And this "thing" I already know, I'm reminded of it every time I go there.

I witness first hand the tragedy of not having goals, projects, a business, and ultimately the failure of not finding what you were born to do.

I see a room full of elderly people wasting away at the slot machines. Rows upon rows of white heads staring at a screen.

I feel so sad for them.

Is that life?

Is life so boring and uneventful that you have to settle for that?

I'm not condoning a night out of fun and gambling at the casino. It's just that every time I go I see the same thing.

If the same time and energy was invested in physical training, dream building, creating values for other people, and focusing on your true calling in life at ALL stages of life, wouldn't that bring you more joy, satisfaction and a sense of contribution?

Where do you invest most of YOUR time and attention?

"You become what you think about most of the time".

The first time my dad told me this powerful little sentence I immediately put it into practice.

Build a life you can be proud of, constantly strive to improve yourself and be committed to that philosophy throughout your life.

Only then will you win the real jackpot.

Master Yourself,

Sibok M

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