There's something about death that is comforting. The thought that you could die tomorrow frees you to appreciate life now.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Contemplating death can relieve pressure by shifting focus to immediate appreciation.
- In plain terms
- Knowing you could die tomorrow makes you value today more.
- What can you take from it?
- Use mortality to deepen present gratitude.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does thinking about death free or scare you?
- What do you wish you appreciated more?
Another view
Focusing on death may increase anxiety for some.
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