If you knew it would be over tomorrow, would you be happy with your life so far? People grow a lot when they are faced with their own mortality. When questioned about any regrets or anything they would do differently, these 3 common themes surfaced again and again:
- I WISH I'D HAD THE COURAGE TO LISTEN TO MY HEART.
This was the most common regret of all. When people realize that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made.
It is very important to own your dreams along the way. From the moment that you lose your health, it is too late. Health brings a freedom very few realize, until they no longer have it.
- I WISH I'D HAD THE COURAGE TO EXPRESS MY FEELINGS
Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result.
We cannot control the reactions of others. However, although people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, in the end it raises the relationship to a whole new and healthier level. Either that or it releases the unhealthy relationship from your life. Either way, you win.
- I WISH I'D LET MYSELF BE HAPPIER
This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realize until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called ‘comfort’ of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content. When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again.
Life is a result of our choices. Your best life comes from surrounding yourself with the best role models. Choose consciously, choose wisely, and choose a mentor living life with all the qualities you want to attract into yours.
