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What does it mean?
The speaker expresses a desire for a natural, undisturbed return to the earth after death.
In plain terms
I want to die outside and become part of nature.
What can you take from it?
Accept death as a natural process.

Where it applies

  • funeral planning
  • existential reflection
  • nature writing

Putting it to work

  • choose natural burial
  • spend time outside
  • accept mortality

Questions to consider

  • Where do you want to be buried?
  • Do you fear death or welcome it?

Another view

The imagery of animals eating eyes is disturbing to some.

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