The Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly Departing

Abstract

1st ed. "Searching for a job with heart, and despite having no formal qualifications or experience, Ware found herself working in palliative care. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for people, if they make the right choices, to die with peace of mind."-- From the tropics to the snow -- An unexpected career path -- Honesty and surrender -- Regret 1: I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me -- Products of our environment -- Trappings -- Regret 2: I wish I hadn't worked so hard -- Purpose and intention -- Simplicity -- Regret 3: I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings -- No guilt -- Gifts in disguise -- Regret 4: I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends -- True friends -- Allow yourself -- Regret 5: I wish I had let myself be happier -- Happiness is now -- A matter of perspective -- Changing times -- Darkness and dawn -- No regrets -- Smile and know.