When will you realize the importance of slowing down your life? Even in the worst-case scenarios, there is something to be thankful for. Think about it.

Now, none of us pay much attention to our health when we are in the prime years. You know, that twenty five to forty five bracket, when being a success is all that matters. To earn money, standing in society, to be looked up to.

I met a man, not more than forty, one day. It was on a train journey, about six hours or so. As the train clattered it's way to our destination, we fell to chatting and the conversation veered its way to how we live our lives. I was, at the time, about forty myself.

He got to speaking about a book, The Monk who sold his Ferrari. He was passionate and eloquent, and was a clear believer in putting health before wealth. He turned out to be fairly successful himself, owning a middling sized company, hiring over a hundred personnel and turning over in the millions. As we neared our destination, we exchanged numbers and promised to stay in touch.

As we drew into the station, he excitedly pointed out a beautiful young woman, about thirty, with a little girl of five. "That is my granddaughter and great granddaughter" he exclaimed. "Come and meet them".

I didn't alight from the train. I fairly fell off it!