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What does it mean?
We do not truly die as long as the life within us remains active.
In plain terms
We live on as long as we keep the hidden life alive inside.
What can you take from it?
Life persists through internal vitality.

Where it applies

  • reflecting on death
  • honoring others
  • self-reflection

Putting it to work

  • cherishing life
  • keeping memories
  • living fully

Questions to consider

  • How do we live on?
  • Where is life hidden?

Another view

Physical death ends biological functions regardless of memory.

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