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What does it mean?
Each moment moves us closer to death.
In plain terms
Life is a series of steps toward the end.
What can you take from it?
Value each moment.

Where it applies

  • reflecting on aging
  • making daily choices

Putting it to work

  • practice mindfulness
  • prioritize meaningful actions

Another view

It can be fatal without also it.

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