Our culture doesn't encourage you to think about such things until you're about to die. We're so wrapped up with egotistical things, career, family, having enough money, meeting the mortgage, getting a new car, fixing the radiator when it breaks-we're involved in trillions of little acts just to keep going. So we don't get into the habbit of standing back and looking at our lives and saying, Is this all? Is this all I want? Is something missing?
The quote from "Tuesdays with Morrie" by Mitch Albom reflects the way modern culture prioritizes material pursuits and daily responsibilities, often at the expense of deeper contemplation about life and fulfillment. People become so engrossed in their routines, like work, family obligations, and financial pressures, that they seldom take the time to reflect on their true desires and the meaning of their lives. This relentless cycle leaves little room for introspection...
