After many years of feeling unfulfilled at her job, Bronnie
Ware set out to find something that resonated with her soul. She ended up in
palliative care where she spent many years helping those who were dying. Some
time later, she compiled a list of the 5 most common regrets expressed by the
people she cared for.
The list she collected gained huge popularity, and we are
sharing it with you here today because it’s something all of us should keep in
mind. Even though it can be hard to think about, this stuff is really important
for your happiness right here and now!
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1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself,
not the life others expected of me.
“This was the most common regret of all. When people realise
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. Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no
longer have it.”
2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.
“This came from every male patient that I nursed. They
missed their children’s youth and their partner’s companionship. Women also
spoke of this regret, but as most were from an older generation, many of the
female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply
regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work
existence.”
3. 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.”
4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.
“Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old
friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them
down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden
friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not
giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses
their friends when they are dying.”
5. I wish that I had let myself be happier.
”This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise
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.”
This is really truthful and beautiful advice, even though
it's a bit hard to think about. Take it from the people that have been there,
and don't make the same mistake! Share these 5 points, as everyone could use a
reminder from time to time.
Source: huffingtonpost.com
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