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Our mortality can inspire us to live with courage and purpose from "summary" of Life: Why Live if You Have to Die? by David Perry
Mortality is a fact of life that we all must face, a reality that hangs over our heads like a dark cloud. Yet, paradoxically, it is precisely this awareness of our limited time on this earth that can push us to live more fully, more bravely. The knowledge that our time is finite can serve as a powerful motivator, urging us to make the most of every moment, to seize every opportunity that comes our way. When we confront our mortality head-on, we are forced to reckon with the fragility of life, with the impermanence of all things. This can be a sobering realization, but it can also be a liberating one. It can free us from the shackles of complacency, from the paralysis of indecision. It can compel us to take ris...
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