"Philosopher c'est apprendre à mourir"
— Jacques Derrida
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Thinking deeply about life helps us understand and accept the idea that one day, we will not be here anymore. Imagine someone who is always busy and never thinks about why they do what they do. They might feel uneasy thinking about their life's end. But if they stop and ponder big questions—like what matters most to them—they become more comfortable with the thought of death. Ancient philosophers, like Socrates, believed that questioning our lives leads to true wisdom. By doing so, we fear death less because we know we’ve lived a thoughtful and meaningful life. Applying this to our own lives, we can reflect more on what we value, making peace with our eventual end, and live more fully today.
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