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What does it mean?
We accept birth and death, yet the unknown period between can still cause anxiety.
In plain terms
We worry about the time between birth and death.
What can you take from it?
Acknowledge uncertainty and work on easing the worry.

Where it applies

  • when facing midlife crisis
  • contemplating aging

Putting it to work

  • mindfulness practice
  • talk about fears

Questions to consider

  • How do you cope with the unknown?
  • What gives you comfort between birth and death?

Another view

It may oversimplify complex psychological processes.

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