Nothing has changed my life as much as having a terminal illness has.  Living with the consistent reminder that I am dying has brought focus to my days in unparalleled ways.  This is something we all know intellectually, of course:  that contemplating our mortality can help us wake up and appreciate our lives. Poets remind us, Country-Western singers do too. But how can those of us who are not terminally ill reap the benefits, the wisdom, and the guidance of chronic illness without being sick? Frank Ostaseski’s The Five Invitations:  Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully provides … Continue reading Frank Ostaseski’s The Five Invitations:  Discovering What Death Can Teach Us About Living Fully, Book Review