Here is a quote that I have loved for the last couple of years. I think that this would be a great way to live life. See if you agree-
Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand - strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming:
WOO HOO, WHAT A RIDE!