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069 - What Dying Can Teach Us About Living (with Dr. BJ Miller)
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Confronting Mortality: Embracing Life's Impermanence
This chapter explores humanity's desire to extend life and the tendency to shy away from death, emphasizing the importance of acceptance in facing mortality. The discussion includes traditional responses to threats and introduces the concept of fawning as a coping mechanism, while stressing that confronting death can enhance appreciation for life. Ultimately, it highlights the transformative power of vulnerability and identity evolution in navigating the shared human experience.
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