I usually read the obituaries first as there is always the happy chance that one of them will make my day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Reading news of others' deaths can bring dark humor or perspective.
- In plain terms
- Knowing others die can make you feel better.
- What can you take from it?
- Find perspective in mortality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does death bring perspective?
- Is this healthy humor?
Another view
Others might find this humor insensitive.
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