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| (by John Singleton Copley) |
When leaving this world seems imminent, what's often left are the true essentials of life on this planet.
People then crave love and affection – the very gifts they might have ignored for much of their existence.
Bronnie Ware, who worked for years in palliative care, has repeatedly listened to deathbed regrets.
After noticing how similar the human priorities become at that point, she compiled a list of the five most prevalent end-of-life realizations.
They are as follows:
Live the life you
were meant to live rather than the one you are
expected to live. This might entail breaking with tradition, and/or making far less money, but it will make you feel that your time here on Earth has been well spent.
Balance work with
other priorities such as relaxation, fun, family
and friends. Try not to miss out on your child's youth, your friends' milestones, or the pleasures of your partner's company.
Express yourself
authentically. Although this might change (and sometimes end) relationships, you will then experience deeper bonds with those who appreciate the person you really are.
Cultivate
friendships. Friendship (like love
itself) is a verb. Give it the
time and attention it deserves.
Choose happiness over
habit. Challenge dour assumptions, and conquer fear of change.
Although realizations such as these are never in vain, better sooner than later. Wisdom is in the living, as well as in the dying.
Resources
http://www.inspirationandchai.com/Regrets-of-the-Dying.html
Copyright June 20, 2013 by Linda Van Slyke All Rights Reserved
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