1. They wish they had loved more deeply.
2. They wish they had lived their own dream.
3. They wish they had spent less time working.
4. They wish they had allowed themselves to enjoy life more.
5. They wish they had not been so afraid to take risks.
At the end of the article Grace adds, "The most valuable lessons about life, I learned from the dying -- and there is nothing I would trade for that experience."
Following her dire prognosis, Martha's husband asked her if there was anything she needed to do, anywhere she wanted to go, or something she longed to accomplish with her time left. She said, no. She felt quite complete, and satisfied to spend the rest of her time with loved ones.
I believe that's one of the best gifts of a life well lived.
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