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What does it mean?
Humans struggle against mortality with significant courage and effort.
In plain terms
We fight against time with great courage.
What can you take from it?
Recognize the effort in living against time.

Where it applies

  • aging
  • art
  • legacy planning

Putting it to work

  • creating work
  • writing memoir

Questions to consider

  • How do you spend your time?

Another view

The struggle can be exhausting or futile.

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