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Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
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The cancerous disease, discovered by doctors in December 2009, has already brought Australian Denis Wright to the final line several times. While doctors were once again guessing how much time the patient had left to live, the patient decided to share his thoughts, forming them into life lessons for the dying.
The fatal diagnosis of glioblastoma did not prevent Denis from celebrating his 66th birthday. The aggressive brain tumor, according to neurosurgeons, is incurable. The patient's life is supported by the drug "avastin". The doomed Mr. Wright was increasingly immersed in gloomy thoughts about the years he had lived. He could not even imagine that he would find happiness on his deathbed: soon after the doctor's verdict, he got married. Denis Wright and his caring wife Tracy say that they feel an incredible emotional connection with each other.
Despite all medical prognoses, Mr. Wright remains a cheerful person. The disease forced him to rethink many values. Denis decided to share his thoughts in a personal blog called "My Unexpected Stranger". On the Internet pages, the Australian shares life lessons, accumulated experience, describes his experiences. Of course, Denis Wright talks about health problems. But he also does not forget to joke, recalling that he previously did not understand the true meaning of a wedding - an opportunity to receive many valuable gifts. Preferring communication by phone, which is faster than a letter, Denis sent his "doomed advice" to the site news.com.au in electronic form, since the man's vocal cords were already significantly damaged.
Life Without Fear or Lessons from the Dying Denis Wright
- Don't waste yourself on a job you hate. Unfortunately, life is too short to enjoy it on weekends and after work.
- Bad events in your life that you can't foresee or control must be accepted. There is no point in banging your head against a brick wall.
- If you have a feeling that you can change something, be sure to try to do it with all your might. Understand the nature of the problem, which will help you take the right steps.
- You shouldn't divide decisions into "bad" and "good". If you stumbled, took the wrong side - draw conclusions and move on. No one knows which path is right. Regret, self-flagellation only distance you from the goal and are empty things.
- Do not grieve for the past, you cannot change it. You need to live here and now, but not in one moment, but in an interval that includes the past, present and future.
- Sincerely apologize to those you hurt. No one is perfect, including you. Take responsibility for the suffering you caused to your neighbor.
- Open yourself up to new things. There are so many amazing opportunities and ideas around you.
- Try to keep your sense of humor, no matter what.
- Seize the moment.
And one more truth:
- Let there be no fear of death in your life. The absence of fear of death will make you free. You will stop being afraid of any life shock.
Over 250,000 people from all over the world visited Mr. Wright's blog. The National Library of Australia decided to archive Denis's personal site and make it available online at any time.