What is important in life?

 

Not much, it turns out.

 

Reports from those on their deathbeds tell us…

 

Nothing much matters.

 

All that matters to them is…

 

LOVE.

 

The concerns and worries we carry with us “don’t amount to a hill of beans…”

 

The search engine Brave (I don’t use Google!) tells me this:

 

“People’s main concerns and worries are diverse but consistently revolve around several key areas.

 

Financial and political…Poverty and social inequality…

 

Unemployment…crime and violence…healthcare…

 

The ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic remains a significant source of anxiety…

 

Other common concerns include health and the well-being of loved ones, job and career stability, relationship problems, anxiety and depression, appearance and weight, world events and politics, sleep problems, and death and dying…

 

worries about climate change are also significant…

 

Additionally, concerns about online issues like misleading information, online fraud, and online bullying…”

 

Those about to die say…

 

None of that is important…

 

Only love matters…

 

Not romantic love but universal love…the love that connects us to the source of all life, all energy.

 

How do we connect with that love, the only thing in life that matters? According to those about to die.

 

Consider starting with forgiveness.

 

Forgiving ourselves first and foremost.

 

For the mistakes we have made.

 

For what we have done that may have hurt others.

 

Yes, it may be a challenge.

 

Remember at our core, we are innocent beings.

 

We are perfect in our imperfection.

 

Trust that when we forgive ourselves, we open more to the source of energy and life and joy that lives in all of us.

 

How can I practice forgiving myself?

 

12 Steps to Forgiving Yourself:

 

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-forgive-yourself

 

 

 

In Joy and Love

 

Matti Anttila PLD (Professional Laughter Dude)

Certified Laughter Yoga Teacher

Head Honcho at EasyStressRelease.com

Author of The Zen of Joy

 

“Joy and Love are key to overcoming our inner turmoil as well as the challenges and chaos present in the world.”

 

Free resource: “108 Tips for More Joy, Energy and Health.”   Click here:  https://joyenergyandhealth.com

Do your own research. Do not trust mine.

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