It seems like we, as humans, are pretty much programmed to fall head over heels for our desires, doesn't it? We chase after the glitter and gold, and it's usually not until we get a reality check - often when we start grappling with our own mortality - that we remember there’s more to life. But the tragic part? Some folks never wake up to that call. They never pivot back to focusing on what’s right, and just keep drifting farther from living a meaningful life. You really nailed it with this story, my friend.