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15 Things You Can Do to Start Living the Life of Your Dreams. 424EmailShare If you could fast forward to the end of your life, are you confident that at the end of the road you’ll be happy with where you stand?

15 Things You Can Do to Start Living the Life of Your Dreams

Recognize that you will only be given one shot to live the life of your dreams. There isn’t going to be a second chance, this isn’t a dress rehearsal. Identify first and foremost, what is important to you as it relates to your career, your relationships and your family and go chase it. The biggest and most exciting adventure one can take in life is chasing the life of their dreams. Advice from Harper Lee. A young fan of 'To Kill a Mockingbird' named Jeremy wrote to Harper Lee in 2006, and asked for a signed photo.

Advice from Harper Lee

He didn't get one, but instead received this lovely piece of advice from the author that is far more precious. Transcript follows. Relyjoy.html. Gutei's Finger. There's a koan I've been struggling with - and I'm struggling with it not for the first time, either! I do some koan exchange, so I know I'm not the only person who finds this one rather challenging. I'd thus be grateful if as many of you as possible could suggest what you think we're supposed to learn from the koan of Gutei's finger. Here's the koan: Gutei raised his finger whenever he was asked a question about Zen. Zen Stories to Tell Your Neighbors.