Life after death. There would hardly be a human being who has ever lived that hasn't wondered about the possibility. Indeed there are many people who believe that they have lived past lives.

Those who have had what are commonly referred to as NDE's (Near Death Experiences) tell all sorts of stories about being attracted to "white light" and being "beckoned into the afterlife" by long dead relatives and friends.

The ancient Egyptians embalmed Pharaohs and other important people and entombed them in sarcophaguses inside burial chambers. Along with the corpse were items that it was believed the entombed person would find useful in the afterlife. Did they know something that we still do not?

All sorts of theories abound. Many have been popularized in movies such as "Ghost" and "Flatliners" and "The Sixth Sense."

Of one thing we can be absolutely certain. We are here and the time is now. So it is paramount to make use of the time that we have because in the overall scheme of things that time is very short.

During my life, like everybody else, I have lost people who have been near and dear to me. At various occasions I believe that I have received "directions" from some of these people. You may have experienced the same.

I'm not going to detail those incidents here because they are intensely personal. However, I was inspired to write about this concept of life, death and the hereafter in a story I called "The Power of Choice."

They say that there are only two things that are certain in life - death and taxes. So, when it is your turn to leave this earth, you should ensure that you have no regrets about what you achieved while you were here.

How sad it would be to die with regrets of unfulfilled potential.

Because "The Power of Choice" is too long to publish here - even in parts - you may wish to avail yourself of it. You can do this via the resource box below.

From the hundreds of comments that I have received from all over the world I know that most of us wonder about our own mortality and the meaning of our lives. So, I have made it available to anybody who might be interested. Learn how the man in the story looked back on his life, his achievements and his greatest regret. Thousands of others have done just that.

Gary Simpson

Gary Simpson lives in Perth, Western Australia.

His passions are writing (of course), reading, karate, body building, investment and growing tropical palms.

His website is devoted to helping people achieve greater success and self esteem through personal development.

Gary is a regular contributor to numerous magazines and newspapers. His articles and short stories appear in many forums. Thanks to the wonders of the internet, they are now being shared worldwide.

He has written eight books:

LARGE VOLUMES:

- "Journey,Life and Destiny" - personal development (2 vols)

- "How to Save $1000's and Increase Your Personal Net Wealth"

- "Brain Training - Affirmations to Strengthen Mind and Body"

- "Strike Back 1" - Self Defence Instruction Manual

- "Strike Back 2" - Self Defence Instruction Manual

SHORT VOLUMES:

- "The Power of Choice" (FREE e-book) - a popular story about a man looking back on his achievements from the hereafter. It is a poignant story that has received accolades from all over the world - from Iceland to Canada to Great Britain to Morocco to New Zealand to the Czech Republic to the USA - and dozens of countries in between.

The Power of Choice is a free resource and can be downloaded directly from Gary's website.

- "Using Motivation and Self Esteem to Excel in Everything You Do" (FREE e-book) - valuable resource to introduce newcomers to the wonders of personal development. This book is available on request. You can secure your copy by leaving your name and email address (no "hotmail" addresses accepted) at his Motivation & Self Esteem for Success website.

Gary's unique approach has been shaped by his 35 year pursuit of karate and his 15 year study of the principles of motivation. He has two personal mottos. These are:

"Excellence of Execution."

and

"Imagination is Infinite."

You can learn a great deal about all matters regarding motivation and self esteem at his website. You will find articles, interviews with achievers, motivational messages and other material. You can even opt to receive free material by visiting the "zenspiration" page.

The Motivation and Self Esteem for Success website was constructed by Linda Caroll who Gary has called the "Kyoshi of Website Design" (In karate terminology Kyoshi means "Polished Master"). Visit Gary's website to see for yourself.