I then spoke to him and his wife about shifting their focus. Instead of focusing on the content of life, like their financials, health, and work-life, I encouraged them to focus on functioning from effortless being, and prioritizing a sense of ease, joy, delight, and self-respect.

Do what you love to do, and do it with both seriousness and lightness. At least then you will know that you have tried and that—whatever the outcome—you have traveled a noble path.