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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]By putting greater value on the things that matter.  That's how you deal with impending mortality.

Like not wasting time with people who aren't worthy of your time.  Or thinking that your work/career is of utmost importance.  That your children may or may not have turned into people you are proud of, despite all your best efforts (and mistakes) in parenting.

The circle of life starts turning back to what was important when you were a child but it's better because you have autonomy and if you are lucky, money to be comfortable and do the things you want.

You take time to find nature more amazing.  You stay away from mean people.  You take joy in simple things like a cool drink on a hot day.  You enjoy time with good friends.  You look for ways to find wonder in life.

Most importantly, you make sure that you have no regrets about how you spend your time, whatever time you have left.  [/quote]

I am 49 but already do these things. After my beloved stepdad died, I acutely felt how short life is and that all we have is today; it really put things in perspective.  I took comfort in the fact that he lived in the moment and treasured the small things, and I try my best to do that every day.[/quote]

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