DocM
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It would be interesting, if communication were ever truly open (i.e. Bruce's "telephone") to get a take on "five regrets of the dead" vs. the dying. When one is dying one is in the physical world. Some may have made contact with the hereafter. I find it illuminating in that they are trying to deal with what is "really important" to them - one of the reasons why the nurse heard "I worked too hard."
If someone works 14 hour days, how much interaction can they have with their family? How much more would they have liked to have done or said? Was chasing the almighty dollar worthwhile?
Vicky, the loving yourself part is a tricky one. I think it necessary, but for me, it is sometimes difficult to sort out my ego from myself. I think after a long life, many of us are supposed to deconstruct the ego, to become comfortable with our true selves. I don't see this as a void or loss of personality, but quite the opposite; coming into one's own. Judging from your posts and your insight/writings, sounds to me like you are doing just fine. Just my two cents.
Best,
Matthew
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