Regret #5 : I Wish That I Had Let Myself Be Happier

Regret #5 : I Wish That I Had Let Myself Be Happier

Five Regrets of the Dying - By Bronnie Ware (Platinum Quality Author)

 
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 themselves, that they were content.  When deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again.

When you are on your deathbed, what others think of you is a long way from your mind. How wonderful to be able to let go and smile again, long before you are dying.

Life is a choice. It is YOUR life.
Choose consciously,

choose wisely,

choose honestly.

Choose happiness.

Regret #4 : I Wish I Had Stayed In Touch With My Friends

Regret #4 : I Wish I Had Stayed In Touch With My Friends

Five Regrets of the Dying - By Bronnie Ware (Platinum Quality Author) 

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.

It is common for anyone in a busy lifestyle to let friendships slip.  But when you are faced with your approaching death, the physical details of life fall away. 

People do want to get their financial affairs in order if possible. But it is not money or status that holds the true importance for them. They want to get things in order more  for the benefit of those they love. Usually though, they are too ill and weary to ever manage this task. It is all comes down to love and relationships in the end. That is all that remains in the final weeks : love and relationships.

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Regret #3 : I Wish I'd Had The Courage To Express My Feelings

Regret #3 : I Wish I'd Had The Courage To Express My Feelings

Five Regrets of the Dying - By Bronnie Ware (Platinum Quality Author)

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, people may initially react when you change the way you are by speaking honestly, but 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.

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