Tolstoy

The Death of Ivan Ilyich reminded me of a lot lessons we learn today. "He was hindered from getting into it by his conviction that his life had been a good one. That very justification of his life held him fast and prevented his moving forward, and it caused him most torment of all...it was revealed to him that though his life had not been what it should have been..." Although we focus on material and social possessions, that is not what really matters in life. Instead of striving for more and more, we should be satisfied with what we have. Relationships with family and friends should matter more than gaining a higher job position.