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Have you ever taken a moment to watch how people float through their lives? Wondering, pondering and dreaming about who they really are or what they really should be doing with their time on this earth?

 

What I’ve noticed, is that many lives appear to be focused on what people do to make a living. For example, “I’m a doctor, a lawyer, accountant, a mechanic, a sales clerk.” Think about this. Why are identities so tied to one’s ability to make money? Maybe it’s just me but I seem to meet few people that are truly living their dreams and when I do, they are the most interesting and positive people ever.

 

Hey, life is short. Better get on with it.

What you need to know is that the average life expectancy worldwide is 71 years of age…68.5 years for males and 73.5 years for females according to the United Nations Population Prospects (2012). In the U.S., women live longer — 81 years on average. It’s 76 years for men before the bucket is kicked. Click here to find out life expectancy in your country.

 

It’s the things you don’t do that you’ll regret the most.

Hey, I get it. Money does matter. We all have to make a living but you gotta ask yourself sooner rather than later in life…What would you do or be if money was not an issue? How would you spend your days?

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Too many are simply in survival mode…they are not really alive…they only exist. So sad! The joy of an authentic life has been sucked right out of them.

So, if you feel like you are just surviving I suggest you sign up to Lori Deshene’s “Tiny Buddha blog…Simple wisdom for complex lives.” She’s got 50 ways for you to find inspiration and a great life…and then some. You could also…just buy a motorcycle and take off on a road trip — exploring the world.

It’s a big question, “What should I do with my life? Click here to review a summary of author, Po Bronson’s book , “The True Story of People Who Answered the Ultimate Question.”

 

Five Regrets People Have When Dying.

Writer and Blogger, Larry Schwimmer, wrote an interesting blog post back in October 2013 titled, “10 Words You Won’t Say…On Your Deathbed“. His take is that most people are too busy living their life to stop and imagine the regrets they might have when they are about to die. Schwimmer defined “regret” as something that you really wanted to occur in life but for whatever reason or excuse, it did not happen for you. Having fun and living a good life should be a priority for everyone. You can still have fun and be responsible. You should already have various insurance policies and you can even use a local solicitor to write your will. When you’re older, all you will want to think about is what you’ve achieved and what you’ll be able to leave for your family. The will-writing and insurances can cover nearly any cost your families may face and they’re easily implemented. The memories however are harder to create.

One of the best commentaries that I have read about this subject comes from an Australian nurse named Bronnie Ware, who counseled the dying in their last days of life. She wrote a book on the subject titled, “The Top Five Regrets of the Dying“.

Here’s what she said about the five most common regrets of those lying on their death beds.

1. I wish I had lived “my life”. Not the life others expected of me.

2. I wish I hadn’t worked so hard.

3. I wish I had the courage to express my feelings.

4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends.

5. I wish that had let myself be happier.

 

Destination: Life. Are you on your life’s journey? Photo: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

 

So, check your age and be prepared to adjust your life’s dreams accordingly so that you really get to “live” before your die. According to data compiled by the Social Security Administration:

• A man reaching age 65 can expect to live, on average, until age 84.
• A woman turning age 65 can expect to live, on average, until age 86.

And those are just averages. About one out of every four 65-year-olds today will live past age 90, and one out of 10 will live past age 95. Remember, “It’s not the years in your life that count…it’s the life in your years. – Abraham Lincoln”

 

Ride Safe Out There…and, make the decision — TODAY — to live the life you were put on this earth to live.

 

Motorcycle Marc

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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