Happy independence day.

There was no mention of more sex or bungee jumps. A palliative nurse who has counselled the dying in their last days has revealed the most common regrets we have at the end of our lives. And among the top, from men in particular, is 'I wish I hadn't worked so hard'. Bronnie Ware is an Australian nurse who spent several years working in palliative care, caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. She recorded their dying epiphanies in a blog called Inspiration and Chai, which gathered so much attention that she put her observations into a book called The Top Five Regrets of the Dying. Ware writes of the phenomenal clarity of vision that people gain at the end of their lives, and how we might learn from their wisdom. "When questioned about any regrets they had or anything they would do differently," she says, "common themes surfaced again and again." Here are the top five regrets of the dying, as witnessed by Ware: 1. I wish I'd had the courage to live a life true to myself, not the life others expected of me. "This was the most common regret of all. When people realise that their life is almost over and look back clearly on it, it is easy to see how many dreams have gone unfulfilled. Most people had not honoured even a half of their dreams and had to die knowing that it was due to choices they had made, or not made. Health brings a freedom very few realise, until they no longer have it." 2. I wish I hadn't worked so hard. "This came from every male patient that I nursed. They missed their children's youth and their partner's companionship. Women also spoke of this regret, but as most were from an older generation, many of the female patients had not been breadwinners. All of the men I nursed deeply regretted spending so much of their lives on the treadmill of a work existence." 3. I wish I'd had the courage to express my feelings. "Many people suppressed their feelings in order to keep peace with others. As a result, they settled for a mediocre existence and never became who they were truly capable of becoming. Many developed illnesses relating to the bitterness and resentment they carried as a result." 4. I wish I had stayed in touch with my friends. "Often they would not truly realise the full benefits of old friends until their dying weeks and it was not always possible to track them down. Many had become so caught up in their own lives that they had let golden friendships slip by over the years. There were many deep regrets about not giving friendships the time and effort that they deserved. Everyone misses their friends when they are dying." 5. I wish that I had let myself be happier. "This is a surprisingly common one. Many did not realise until the end that happiness is a choice. They had stayed stuck in old patterns and habits. The so-called 'comfort' of familiarity overflowed into their emotions, as well as their physical lives. Fear of change had them pretending to others, and to their selves, that they were content, when deep within, they longed to laugh properly and have silliness in their life again." What's your greatest regret so far, and what will you set out to achieve or change before you die? http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2012/feb/01/top-five-regrets-of-the-dying

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The article says "political office" whatever that means.

From the looks of it, Somaliland is consolidating its hold on Taleex.

Iman is still beautiful at the age of almost 60 (senior citizen).

Greek cheaters are eliminated. Yaaay.

Welcome back Safferz. You are full of stories I am sure. I'll wait for you to settle down for few days.

Happy Ramadan Everyone

what did you soccer fans think of USA - Ghana game? did USA play well, was it luck? I didn't watch the game.

could be bigger than New York now. massive.

Go Argentina go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<cite> @Safferz (and half-Somalis, lol) and Somali speakers Saff, lol@half Somalis. Who are the Somalis marrying and mixing with? Are the Somali men marrying other women or is it the other way around?

Dr_Osman, I think you are overreacting. I am not a fan of Culusoow, but the right way of going by the dispute is to set up a committee which will look into the issues being debated. Puntland should participate in the process and be mature about it.

He appointed some of the committee which means he should support the process. Inshalah something acceptable to both sides will come out of this review. Compromise is important.

I think Somaliland people will eventually sort this mess out. This crisis is the worst political crisis in Somaliland's modern history.

^ I agree with you. Mujahid Tayib has done everything he could for Somalia.

<cite> @Freedom78 said:</cite> What a dust bowl This person should be banned for trolling everyone on this forum. I tired of him.

Where is my Saffs? Saffy, tells us more. What is exciting in Ethiopia. I can't wait for your next story.

^Saxib, do you get a kick out of trolling?

<cite> @YoniZ said:</cite> Common guys, you don't see the joke here. Gaas addressed PL government as 'she' and 'her' in multiple times during the interview. That preceded his infamous 'beautiful but unlucky girl that marry drunken' remark. The satire is amateurish but good. I see what you are saying. Without your explanation, the satire wasn't making any sense.

Working hard as a farmer beats taking stinky welfare million times. Kudos to these beautiful mothers for setting a good example and preserving their dignity.

Too bad the Feds here in the U.S don't do such a thing, I guess i am stuck in my minimum wage job until they come knocking and offering me to become a spy. And then it would be.....'Halkee saxiixa' (where do i sign). lool. NinYaaban you are funny.

I thought Smartlander was not a Somalilander. Why is CidanSuldan embracing him with open arms? His identity is not confirmed yet.

Why did the Ethiopian government order the evacuation? Is this land claimed by another tribe?