Life’s Contests
I must admit I am part of the Yellowstone phenomenon. Paramount ran a Yellowstone marathon this weekend and, of course, I got caught up watching a few episodes. Okay, a bunch of episodes. Every time I watch I hear something new that makes me think. Tonight, Beth Dutton (Kelly Dutton) said, “Life is not a contest of longevity. Life is a contest of quality.” She went on to say, “It’s the quality we get out of life and the quality we bring to the life of others.” We spend a lot of time worrying about longevity, and we must not forget the healthy side of life. We do, however, need to Ensure that we prioritize mental and physical health.
Keep in mind that longevity simply refers to long life. Quality of life is enhanced when we’re feeling good both mentally and physically. I love how Lisa Catanese, ELS, Health Writer for Harvard Health Publishing, said it in “Longevity: Lifestyle strategies for living a healthy, long life.” She said, “And that’s important because there is more to longevity than duration. Most of us don’t want to just live longer — we want to live longer while enjoying a good quality of life.” We need to consider the simple things that will bring both quality of life and longevity.
We need to value the experiences we have in life over longevity. We must prioritize experiences that bring joy, fulfillment, and personal growth. This could mean traveling, pursuing hobbies, or spending time with loved ones, rather than simply accumulating years. By focusing on all these aspects, life becomes less about how long we live and more about how well we live.
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