There is no conclusive evidence of life after death. But there is no evidence of any sort against it. Soon enough you will know. So why fret about it?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is no proof of an afterlife, so worrying about it is pointless.
- In plain terms
- We don't know what happens after death, so don't stress.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept uncertainty about death and focus on the present.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you face uncertainty about death?
- What matters most to you now?
Another view
Religious beliefs provide comfort regardless of evidence.
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