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What does it mean?
A warning to observe and fear mortality since death comes soon.
In plain terms
Watch out and fear because you will die tomorrow.
What can you take from it?
Let awareness of death guide your current actions.

Where it applies

  • reflection
  • morality
  • spirituality

Putting it to work

  • planning
  • mindfulness

Questions to consider

  • Are you living fully?
  • What would you change?

Another view

It uses fear which may paralyze rather than motivate.

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