“Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely
in an attractive and well preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other, body totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"” (Author unknown)
That’s what I want to be able to tell myself when I’m 80.
To me this little aphorism isn’t talking about hedonism, irresponsibility, or checking off all the items on a bucket list. To me it says you’ve lived your life authentically and expansively, going out of your way to enhance someone else’s life as well. It is by far, the best way to be used up at the end of the day.
One of my favourite quotes echoes your post:
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George Bernard Shaw
Yes, I love, love, love that one too.
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