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The 5 greatest regrets of the dying soul

Published by Tope Fakinlede on September 30th, 2023.

The 5 greatest regrets of the dying soul

This article presents the 5 lessons to be learnt from the book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing by Bronnie Ware, summarised by Paul Brizo Sultones

The Top Five Regrets of the Dying is a powerful book that can help one to live more fulfilling lives. It’s a reminder that one should cherish one’s time with loved ones, express feelings, and live out lives to the fullest.

Using his official facebook handle, coined out the following five most important lessons from the book as below

1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. This is the most common regret of the dying. People often spend their lives trying to please others and meeting other people’s expectations, rather than living their own lives. It’s important to be true to yourself and to live your life in a way that makes you happy.

2. I wish I’d had the courage to express my feelings. Many people regret not expressing their feelings to others, both positive and negative. It’s important to be honest about your feelings and to communicate effectively with others.

3. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. Many people regret losing touch with their friends over time. It’s important to nurture your friendships and to make time for the people who are important to you.

4. I wish I had let myself be happier. Many people regret not letting themselves be happy and enjoying life more. It’s important to appreciate the good things in life and to find joy in the simple things.

5. I wish I had taken more care of my health. Many people regret not taking better care of their health when they were younger. It’s important to eat healthy foods, exercise regularly, and get enough sleep.

You can download the book as well as the audio book from the link below

Book: https://amzn.to/3tbTFJa