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“Because I could not stop for Death, He kindly stopped for me”

Emily Dickinson

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This quote talks about how a person doesn’t control when they die. Instead, death comes at its own time, often unexpectedly. It's like being on a bus ride and having to get off when your stop comes, even if you weren't ready to get off yet. For example, think about someone who's very busy with work and never takes a break. They might feel like they have so much to do and can’t afford to stop. However, if they suddenly get very sick, they have no choice but to pause everything. That illness would be like Death kindly stopping for them, making them slow down and confront their mortality. In a broader sense, it reminds us that life is unpredictable, and it’s important to appreciate every moment. Instead of always rushing through life’s tasks, we should take time to enjoy our experiences and relationships because we don’t know when our time will come.

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Afterlife Death Emily dickinson Eternity Kindness Literature Mortality Poetry Reflection
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