When the heavenly gods created human beings, they kept everlasting life for themselves and gave us death. So, Gilgamesh, accept your fate. Each day, wash your head, bathe your body, and wear clothes that are sparkling fresh. Fill your stomach with tasty food. Play, sing, dance, and be happy both day and night. Delight in the pleasures that your wife brings you, and cherish the little child who holds your hand. Make every day of your life a feast of rejoicing! This is the task that the gods have set before all human beings. This is the life you should seek, for this is the best life a mortal can hope to achieve. — Siduri’s (wiki) advice to Gilgamesh (wiki), as she attempts to dissuade him in his quest for immortality, urging him to enjoy life.
Wise words indeed. So what is important then? The clothes you wear? The car you drive? The house you live in? The job you do? I think not. Don’t get me wrong, those that say money does not matter should try living without it. Money and many other things have their place and society surely demands that we partake in the rat race to some degree, but do not sell your soul to it. Don’t make excuses for not leading a happy life.
Live each day to be happy. Live it as if it’s your last.
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