death
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Life in Focus
Losing a loved one is a sobering reminder that one day we just… won’t be. This fabulous ride we’re on will end. This magical world with entertainment at your fingertips, an endless blue sky above, and oceans we’ll never get close to the bottom of — our existence within it is finite. And there’s nothing like… Continue reading
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Remember You Will Die
If I had leaves they would be yellowing. The buds have grown out fully and the ripe green of spring has faded, which comes with it’s own sense of mourning. When you see signs of youth falling away from you, I wonder, is there a single human who hasn’t panicked just a little? Memento mori,… Continue reading
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Lessons From a Death Doula
I clicked on Alua Arthur’s TED Talk because, earlier this year, my anxiety around mortality was at a fever pitch and I was looking for some comfort. Her talk was titled, “Why Thinking About Death Helps You Live a Better Life.” What followed was not just wisdom about confronting and embracing our mortality; Arthur also… Continue reading
Mohini Kundu 