Takeaways & Reflections | Be Your Own Hero
We are all going to die. However, none of us know when, although some may know how (as with a terminal illness).
One thing we can do for ourselves and our loved ones, not knowing when our last day will come, is to prepare for it. We will spare our loved ones from making many complex (and conflicting) decisions. You can be your own hero and that of your loved ones by taking ownership of your life as you're living and in death.
Being your own hero means that sometimes, it pays to take chances and take your shot. It means advocating for yourself, creating boundaries, and accepting the consequences of your choices. It's an act of choosing what is in your best interest and of service to your well-being.
Being your hero demonstrates self-love and, in turn, shows others what's possible too.
No one can live your life for you; unless you do something about it, others will undoubtedly plan your exit, which may or may match your end-of-life wishes. And we are so afraid to talk about death and have these very important issues with loved ones.
This begs the question, are we more afraid of dying or living?
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