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What does it mean?
Death is not something to fear but a necessary risk to live fully. Playing the game requires putting something on the line.
In plain terms
Death is the risk you take to live life fully.
What can you take from it?
Accept risk to live fully.

Where it applies

  • end of life
  • inspiration
  • facing fear

Putting it to work

  • take risks
  • live fully

Questions to consider

  • What risks are you taking for life?
  • How do you view the end of life?

Another view

Fear of death is natural and can protect us.

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