#104 — The Lessons of Death
The Best of Making Sense with Sam Harris
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Shifting the Conversation: Embracing Life and Death
Shifting the conversation from preparing for death to embracing life on an ongoing basis is a key aspect. After experiencing a heart attack, the author reflects on the writings of Maslow, who found that the possibility of death made everything more precious and beautiful. The author suggests that life and death should not be separated but seen as one, which helps them appreciate the beauty of life, like the fleeting cherry blossoms in Japan or the brief existence of blue flax flowers in Northern Idaho. Embracing the brevity of life adds to its beauty.
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