TED Health Why thinking about death helps you live a better life | Alua Arthur
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Aug 22, 2023 
Alua Arthur, a death doula, discusses the significance of thinking about death in shaping our lives and finding meaning. She shares personal stories and encourages listeners to embrace life, let go of petty frustrations, and appreciate the magic of everyday life. The speaker reflects on their experience of embracing death and reaching a state of complete acceptance and safety, emphasizing the importance of cherishing the wonder of being alive.
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Visualize Your Ideal Death
- Visualize your ideal death, including sensory details and emotional atmosphere.
- This exercise helps clarify life priorities and live intentionally.
Death as Context
- Death provides context and meaning to life, making every moment precious.
- Thinking about death's inevitability enhances appreciation for life's finitude.
The Woman on the Bus
- Alua Arthur's encounter with a woman dying of cancer in Cuba sparked her interest in death and dying.
- This conversation highlighted the discomfort people have discussing mortality.