Nobody wants to reach the end of their life with a heavy list of “what ifs”. It is a completely universal fear. But if you could somehow ask those who have already passed away what they would change, what do you think they would say? According to one Psychic Medium who claims to communicate regularly with the dead, the answers are actually surprisingly simple.
Mississippi-based medium Jill M Jackson has made a career out of chatting with spirits. She says that when spirits look back on their time on Earth, two major regrets constantly pop up. And honestly, they might just make you rethink your plans for this weekend.
Regret Number One: All Work, No Play
The absolute most common message from the other side? We all take our lives way too seriously. According to Jackson, spirits frequently look back at their “life review” and realise they completely missed out on basic joy.
“A common theme is that humans need to play more often,” Jackson explained in a recent interview. The spirits notice they had countless opportunities to just laugh, have fun, and play, but they passed them up because they were far too focused on being serious and sensible. So, if you are ever feeling guilty about taking a day off to do absolutely nothing but relax, consider this your official permission slip from the afterlife.
Regret Number Two: The Rules of Religion
The second most common regret relates directly to strict religious beliefs. Jackson claims that spirits who followed rigid religious teachings during their lifetime often feel that those interpretations heavily limited their worldview. Worse, they regret that these strict rules caused them to judge people of different faiths.
Jackson noted that while these spirits still acknowledge a higher power or creator, they wish they had focused on the positive aspects of their faith. They realise now that religion should not be about fear, control, or feeling superior to others.
A Different Kind of Heaven
If you are picturing a classic Hollywood version of heaven with fluffy white clouds and golden gates, Jackson says you have it entirely wrong. She claims we are programmed by movies to think the afterlife is far away up in the sky.
In reality, she believes our passed loved ones are simply existing in a “higher dimension” right next to us. These chatty spirits supposedly share their regrets during random encounters with her, hoping to stop their living family members from making the exact same mistakes.
The Medical World Agrees
You do not have to believe in mediums or psychics to find truth in these messages. Medical professionals who spend time with people at the very end of their lives hear the exact same things from their patients.
Whether the advice comes from a spiritual medium or a medical doctor, the ultimate message remains exactly the same: work less, play more, and stop being so hard on yourself.
