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What does it mean?
Facing death with a sense of peace and acceptance.
In plain terms
This is the end but I am at peace with it.
What can you take from it?
Accept mortality with contentment.

Where it applies

  • end of life
  • reflection
  • grief

Putting it to work

  • practice acceptance
  • find peace

Questions to consider

  • How do you face mortality?
  • What brings you contentment?

Another view

Acceptance of death is difficult for most people.

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