I think moments like this define what should take priority. It is a wake up call but we all push it anyway don't we.
I think this case is the most extreme where it is directly about one's health and is very critical. You have to be alive and kicking to do what you want.
However what about the more grey areas like a loved one being sick, not getting time to see your child grow up, or even pushing the possibility of having a child or marriage - these are as irreversible. Just that these are a sacrifice of a feeling vs sacrifice of self. But you never know if the feelings are bigger than self.
I think this case is the most extreme where it is directly about one's health and is very critical. You have to be alive and kicking to do what you want.
However what about the more grey areas like a loved one being sick, not getting time to see your child grow up, or even pushing the possibility of having a child or marriage - these are as irreversible. Just that these are a sacrifice of a feeling vs sacrifice of self. But you never know if the feelings are bigger than self.