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The Preciousness of Life and the Awareness of Death
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Sam Harris reflects on the preciousness of life and the importance of being aware of death to fully appreciate every moment we have. He emphasizes how we often miss the chances to express our love to those closest to us and encourages listeners to seize the day and enjoy life for its fleeting nature.
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The fleeting nature of life should remind us to pay attention to the present moment instead of focusing solely on long-term goals or trivial distractions.
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The fleeting nature of life should remind us to pay attention to the present moment instead of focusing solely on long-term goals or trivial distractions.
ChapterThe Preciousness of Life and the Awareness of Death
Episode#342: Sam Harris, Ph.D. — How to Master Your Mind
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Reflecting on the awareness of death can help us appreciate the preciousness of life and cherish the opportunities we have to express love to those close to us.
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Reflecting on the awareness of death can help us appreciate the preciousness of life and cherish the opportunities we have to express love to those close to us. Our existence in this particular period of human history also provides the unique opportunity of understanding our circumstance in a universally significant way.