To start the March 14 meeting, Charlie Augello shared a message from Bronnie Ware, a hospice nurse who spent years listening to the life stories and reflections of people in their final days. According to Bronnie, below are the five most common regrets:

1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. Many people suppress their own dreams and desires to meet others' expectations, only realizing at the end that they haven't honored their own path.
2. I wish I didn't work so hard. Especially common among male patients, this regret reflects missing children's youth and partners' companionship due to excessive work.
3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings. People often suppress their true emotions to keep peace, leading to regret for not being more authentic
4. I wish I'd stayed in touch with my friends. Life gets busy, and many let valuable friendships fade, realizing too late the importance of these connections.
5. I wish I'd let myself be happier. Many people realize too late that happiness is a choice they didn't make, often due to old patterns or fear.