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What does it mean?
Being dead is one way to experience nothing; another is enduring boring classes.
In plain terms
Both death and dull classes feel like nothing.
What can you take from it?
Seek engagement to avoid feeling empty.

Where it applies

  • school
  • work meetings
  • routine tasks

Putting it to work

  • find stimulating activities
  • break monotony

Questions to consider

  • When do you feel 'nothing'?
  • How can you make dull tasks meaningful?

Another view

Some may find value even in seemingly empty experiences.

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