Thoroughly Used up…

A few weeks ago, I was scrolling through my social feeds when I came across a clip of Stephen Colbert interviewing actor Jeff Goldblum. In their conversation, Colbert asks, “How does Jeff Golbum stay inspired?” He responds with a quick list of hobbies and then references a beautiful quote from the poet George Bernard Shaw.

“This is the true joy in life, being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy. I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the whole community and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it what I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live. I rejoice in life for its own sake. Life is no brief candle to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for the moment and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations.”

There’s not much I can add to this. When I read this quote, I feel this at my core.

This is a deep truth that I want for myself and others. Find your purpose, and don’t allow yourself to be distracted.

Thanks for reading, friend. Have a great weekend!