Work Life Balance?

[ZootHornRollo]

A few things to throw into the hat.

I think it's ever-so-easy to fall into the trap of comparing your lot with people that seem to have more; instead of with those that are less fortunate. I do it all the time. And it's a recipe for discontent.

And 'stuff' is rapidly loosing it's value to me; it can start to restrict your ability to focus on the important things in life. I'm now in the process of getting rid of most of it. I just want to live a life with as few things as possible. And I ask the question: if somebody stole it would I replace it? If not, it goes.

I also like the quote from Hugh Laurie: "I've never been convinced that happiness is the object of the game. I'm wary of happiness. It is a snare and a delusion. It's jolly nice sometimes, like steak and chips, but is it a goal?"

Am I happy when I'm running? Sometimes. Often I feel pain and self-doubt. But it leaves me with an enormous sense of well-being afterwards. And I keep going back for more.

Here's to a minimalist life with enough time for running and each other.

I think this is possibly the wisest post on the thread. Good avatar pic too Quosh!