Life is utterly impermanent; nothing and no one can escape death. It is impossible for any of us to stay forever. While we are in this situation, we squander our existence meaninglessly, throwing away our time in laziness and distractions. Life runs its course, and its impetus is eventually exhausted. At that point all activities are terminated, and nothing further can be done. This is why it is said that we should not allow ourselves to fall under the power of indolence and distraction.
— Dudjom Rinpoche, Counsels From My Heart