You Only Die Once Quotes

“I want people to know that it’s possible to be destroyed by life’s circumstances, and yet it’s possible that it could be the best thing for you.”
― Jodi Wellman, You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets

“Elevated gratitude for life. Many people who’ve faced a brush with death report a heightened appreciation for the life they’re still fortunate to have. Mortality is the splash of cold water in our face to help assign greater value to life. A stark reminder of how ephemeral we are—that is, teetering on the edge of life—can act as the provocation to live more consciously. The opposite of being grateful for life is taking it for granted. When was the last time you felt thankful to have a heartbeat, to have legs strong enough to walk up and down the grocery store aisles, to have the gift of Being Here?”
― Jodi Wellman, You Only Die Once: How to Make It to the End with No Regrets