October 22 2018
Monday, October 22, 2018
We often get caught up in our day-to-day lives and neglect thinking about legacies, including making sure our loved ones know how we feel about them. Stanford University created the Letter Project with a simple template to help you complete seven tasks of a life review, helping you find peace and letting others know what matters to you:
- Acknowledge the important people in your life.
- Remember treasured moments from your life.
- Apologize to those you love if you hurt them.
- Forgive those who love you if they have hurt you.
- Express your gratitude for all the love and care you have received.
- Tell your friends and family how much you love them.
- Take a moment to say “goodbye.”
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