A recent report has estimated that about one-third of adults worldwide are not doing enough physical activity – causing just as many deaths as smoking.
The Cabala describes life as, that which moves – death does not move. The human being is described as a Mahalach/Walker, whereas in heaven one is Omdin/Stander – meaning, their place can not be changed. The purpose of life on Earth is to make a permanent place in Heaven.
The Midrash-Book of Metaphor considers Earth as the antechamber preceding a larger room; reincarnation provides a way for the soul to change their place in Heaven by coming to the Earth for a new life. The movers not only live longer but they also live better.
Comfort in this world translates to discomfort in the next world; relaxation now is boredom in the future. There is no free choice in the next world and therefore there is no way to change our situation once we die. Whether one sits and smokes, or just sits, the outcome is the same.
When Moshiach comes the light on Earth will increase and the possibilities of choice will decrease; people will long for the good old days when choice could radically change one’s position in this world and the next – but, the good old days will be gone. Sitting now, suffer later.
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