“We have become an individualistic culture. There is lots to be said for self-expression, autonomy, self-realization and individualism but not at the expense of connection and community. I think a lot of us have lived our lives going for the Holy Grail of success, however you define it. And, along the way the debris of our own life is lost friendships, lack of attention to people that matter in our life-not being present and connected with them. And, that catches up with us. It is a disease causing phenomena that affects our genes, epigenetics, all of it. It is all driven through our social network. Our social threads that connect us are more important than the genetic threads in determining our longevity and health.”
Quote by Dr. Mark Hyman in his Podcast (The Doctor’s Farmacy) interview with Dan Buettner. The podcast: The Keys to Living To 120: Blue Zone Wisdom Number 478 – January 12th, 2022
REFLECTION:
- Have you focused on the Holy Grail of Success at the expense of your relationships?
- Assess your social network.
- Do you need to re-prioritize your life, what matters most?
- Your health and vitality depend on connection and community. Adjust accordingly.