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This blog comment was sent to me from the US. It was written in a response to a letter from a 44 year old woman, full of angst about her own ageing process. I thought it worth publishing for its intelligent encouragement.
What happens in real life is that you describe your life backwards: “I am here so the reason I got here must have been for a purpose, so de facto all these things I did must have led me here”, which is utter bollocks, because the truth is that real life is about making loads of mistakes, having a couple of lucky breaks along the way, and actually it’s usually a razor-blade difference between success and failure, it really is.
“We are all going to die. My own belief is that I also, and everyone else, have the right to choose the manner of our own death, as far as is possible. A simple clear legal document, signed when still in our right minds could ease any fears.”
Just a short (4’15″), simple reminder from SN Goenka, when speaking at the United Nations. Please note – unless you are very used to an Indian accent – you might have difficulty understanding him from time to time. Hang in there – what is clear is clear – no mistaking it!
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