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What does it mean?
The truth of human life is simply existence and death; what matters are the small moments lived.
In plain terms
Life is short but the small moments matter.
What can you take from it?
Value the lived moments of life beyond mere existence.

Where it applies

  • reflection on life
  • obituaries
  • memory

Putting it to work

  • appreciate daily life
  • focus on small joys

Questions to consider

  • What moments define your life?
  • How do you want to be remembered?

Another view

This view might overlook the complexity of human emotion.

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