Quest for a more meaningful and purpose filled life

[LILTEX41]

Hi all,

 

Came across the final words from Steve Jobs through an email I received from my father this week and wanted to share.  

 

Here are the final words of Steve Jobs before he passed.  It's pretty incredible that it took him till the end of his life to see that all the wealth he accumulated meant nothing in the end.  It almost sounds as if he regretted he did not spend his life pursuing more endeavors of the heart.  I find this very inspiring and a worthwhile sentiment for those of us addicted to a drug that is designed to make us get immersed in the conquest for more power, prestige, and super human strength to out perform those around us.  And for what in the end?  To prove our worth? To prove we were the "BEST" at whatever our talent may be?  Can't we find other alternatives to a life filled of meaning and happiness?  And why would we get sucked into a drug that empowers us to achieve so much and then in the end to only someday look back on our lives and say "Wow, I guess it wasn't all that important anyway. I won't be taking any of this success, money, fortune, and fame where I'm going now." 

 

Just something to think about on your road and journey to becoming a more authentic you and in your passion to quit adderall. 

 

<3 LT

 

 

The last words of Steve Jobs -

 

I have come to the pinnacle of success in business.
In the eyes of others, my life has been the symbol of success.
However, apart from work, I have little joy. Finally, my wealth is simply a fact to which I am accustomed.
At this time, lying on the hospital bed and remembering all my life, I realize that all the accolades and riches of which I was once so proud, have... become insignificant with my imminent death.
In the dark, when I look at green lights, of the equipment for artificial respiration and feel the buzz of their mechanical sounds, I can feel the breath of my approaching death looming over me.
Only now do I understand that once you accumulate enough money for the rest of your life, you have to pursue objectives that are not related to wealth.
It should be something more important:
For example, stories of love, art, dreams of my childhood.
No, stop pursuing wealth, it can only make a person into a twisted being, just like me.
God has made us one way, we can feel the love in the heart of each of us, and not illusions built by fame or money, like I made in my life, I cannot take them with me.
I can only take with me the memories that were strengthened by love.
This is the true wealth that will follow you; will accompany you, he will give strength and light to go ahead.
Love can travel thousands of miles and so life has no limits. Move to where you want to go. Strive to reach the goals you want to achieve. Everything is in your heart and in your hands.
What is the world's most expensive bed? The hospital bed.
You, if you have money, you can hire someone to drive your car, but you cannot hire someone to take your illness that is killing you.
Material things lost can be found. But one thing you can never find when you lose: life.
Whatever stage of life where we are right now, at the end we will have to face the day when the curtain falls.
Please treasure your family love, love for your spouse, love for your friends...
Treat everyone well and stay friendly with your neighbors.

[AlwaysAwesome]

So true.

[EstherEmily]

Thanks for sharing. Inspiring!