As a people we have become obsessed with Health. There is something fundamentally, radically unhealthy about all this. We do not seem to be seeking more exuberance in living as much as staving off failure, putting off dying. We have lost all confidence in the human body.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Modern health obsession focuses on avoiding death rather than living fully, reflecting a loss of trust in our natural bodies.
- In plain terms
- We worry too much about staying alive instead of enjoying life.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on living well, not just staying alive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does a healthy life look like to you?
- Are you avoiding death or seeking life?
Another view
Ignoring real health risks can be dangerous.
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