Chapter Summary

Life is ultimately a mystery; therefore, life is uncertain. Everything is connected, so how you treat others will ultimately be reflected back toward you; “what goes around, comes around.” Life is trouble. You can whine about it or deal with it. The shadow of Death has a remarkable ability to clarify what is important. Live each day as if it could be your last. This involves learning to really be in the here and now, which, by the way, is the single best antidote to stress. Learn to discriminate what you really want from what you think you should want. Look within yourself for answers. Seek balance in your life. Remember to honor all of the roles you play in your daily life. When in doubt, do something different. When what you are doing isn't working, don't just try harder, try doing it differently. Learn to get comfortable with confusion; it is the state that immediately precedes understanding. Learn to really love yourself and, above all, to laugh at yourself and at the world. Love and humor are the great healers.