‘Don’t be sad. I’ve had a great life’: John Shakespeare on the art of living

‘Don’t be sad. I’ve had a great life’: John Shakespeare on the art of living
Our Community Now; by Peter FitzSimons; 5/18/25 
JS [John Shakespeare]: I’m a realist at heart, Pete, and once I know that something is irreversible I have no choice but to accept it. There is a certain sense of peace that comes from acceptance. It eliminates the need to ask “why me?” and “if only”.
Fitz: I have been told, wonderfully, that since that outpouring of love for you last Friday, there has been a small uptick in your prognosis?
JS: Haha, I think I just had a big adrenaline rush from that one! Hard not to feel better with 209 people you love, in turn, lining up to hug you!
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Fitz: What you are going through will soon enough confront all of us, as we come face to face with our mortality. What advice do you have for us?
JS: My motto is “accept, adjust, adapt”. The key is to be able to accept something that can’t be changed. Only then will you find some peace. Otherwise, it will be a battle with the unmovable. Sort out your financials so that your family will be as secure as possible, and that will give yourself a sense of relief to carry into your final days. Have as much fun as your energy levels allow!