Member-only story

A Good Life Is Sequential

A good life is a series of meaningful experiences

Thomas Oppong
5 min readApr 19, 2023
Artwork: Still life Ripipont by Paul Gauguin/Public domain

Nature unfolds over time, and so does a good life.

“Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished,” Lao Tzu said.

Nature is a fascinating ecosystem that never fails to amaze us with its beauty and complexity.

It is a reminder that everything in life is constantly evolving. This also applies to our lives as we go through various stages of growth and change.

Just like the beauty of a blooming flower or the majesty of a towering tree, a good life cannot be built in a hurry.

It takes patience, perseverance, and a willingness to commit to a few good habits, routines and behaviours.

A good life is about taking time to appreciate the small moments, the lessons, and the changes that shape us into our best selves.

We cannot rush the process of building a better or more meaningful life, just as we cannot force a flower to bloom before its time.

By embracing the natural pace of life, we can learn to appreciate the journey and find fulfilment in the small moments.

A good life is a collection of happy moments,” Denis Waitley said.

--

--

Thomas Oppong
Thomas Oppong

Written by Thomas Oppong

Making the wisdom of great thinkers instantly accessible. As seen on Forbes, Inc. and Business Insider. For my popular essays, go here: https://thomasoppong.com

Responses (1)