Smile

Investing in a sustainable future is like going to the dentist. Nobody really wants to do it, even though we know it’s good for our own health. Instead, we ignore and delay taking action either because we are in denial (‘nothing will go wrong’), or because we fear the inconvenience (‘I don’t have the time or money’), or because we are sure it will be painful (‘and who likes pain?’). Of course, if we wait until there is a crisis, then it is more disruptive, more costly and more painful. Rather let’s invest now, so we can smile later.

— Wayne Visser

From Purpose Inspired: Reflections on Conscious Living, Volume 4. Buy on Lulu ↗