lifetime trying to be something that I ? m not .
Death made me reevaluate what is actually important in life . When we don ? t realize this ? that death is the ultimate leveler ? our priorities are very different . But once we have a glimpse of it and actually experience it and bring that feeling back with us , we realize : Wow ! All these things that I thought mattered actually have no significance on the other side ! It rearranges all our priorities in life ? how we live , how we deal with our emotions , everything .
Having already faced death , I now know that spending a lifetime of always playing it safe , for example , by choosing the safest career , by pleasing people , worrying about what everyone else thinks of me , meeting everyone else ? s expectations except my own , being what everyone else wanted me to be , etc . felt like a totally wasted life . I feel so blessed to have been given a second chance , because most people don ? t get to come back when
they learn that lesson . This time , I plan to pursue my dreams , love more , laugh more , not take life so seriously , and live fearlessly .
Our life is our prayer . It ? s our gift to the universe . We owe it to ourselves and everyone around us to be happy and spread
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Anita Moorjani was born in Singapore of Indian parents , moved to Hong Kong at the age of two , and has lived in Hong Kong most of her life . Because of her background and British education , she is multilingual and grew up speaking English , Cantonese , and an Indian dialect simultaneously ; she later learned French at school . Anita had been working in the corporate world for many years before being diagnosed with cancer in April 2002 . Her fascinating and moving near-death experience in early 2006 tremendously changed her perspective on life , and her work is now ingrained with the depths and insights she gained while in the other realm .
As a result of her near-death experience , Anita is often invited to speak at conferences and events around the globe to share her insights . She did extensive tours with Dr . Wayne Dyer whom she called her friend and mentor , often appearing with him on stage .
She is also a frequent guest at The University of Hong Kong ? s department of behavioral sciences , speaking on topics such as dealing with terminal illness , facing death , and the psychology of spiritual beliefs . She is the embodiment of the truth that we all have the inner power and wisdom to overcome even life ? s most adverse situations , as she ? s the living proof of this possibility . Anita currently lives in Hong Kong with her husband , and when she ? s not traveling and speaking at conferences , she works as an intercultural consultant for multinational corporations based in the city . Website : www . anitamoorjani . com