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What does it mean?
Every day of life moves us closer to death, and the final day completes the journey.
In plain terms
Each day brings us closer to death until the last one arrives.
What can you take from it?
Life is a finite journey toward death.

Where it applies

  • end of life
  • daily reflection
  • philosophical thought

Putting it to work

  • valuing time
  • planning ahead
  • accepting mortality

Questions to consider

  • How does thinking about death change your day?
  • Do you live as if time is short?

Another view

People often live without acknowledging death daily.

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