He learned to meditate. To Morrie, it was an extension of the practice of psychotherapy —of getting distance on himself, of learning how to live in the moment, of opening up to the universe at large.
Try to develop an inner emotional or spiritual peace to balance the distresses of your body. You might begin by learning to accept " what is" for you at any particular time.
If you find yourself fantasizing that you are no longer sick and have been restored to your previous level of functioning, stay with the fantasy as long as it gives you pleasure. But return to reality when the fantasy becomes
painful or when it is otherwise necessary for you to do so.
Accept the past as past, without denying it or discarding it. Reminisce about it, but don't live in it. Learn from it, but don't punish yourself about it or continually regret it. Don't get stuck in it.
Learn to forgive yourself and to forgive others. Ask for forgiveness from others. Forgiveness can soften the heart, drain the bitterness, and dissolve your guilt.
Forgiveness helps you come to terms with the past. I've learned how to forgive myself, and this has helped me no longer feel deep regrets or sadness about my past.
Recognize the difference between what you want and need. Your need to feel connected to other people is as vital to human survival as food, water, and shelter.