"Without exception, things are born, they live, and they pass away. This applies as much to living entities such as plants, animals, and human beings as it does to large-scale geological and cosmic phenomena... The moment a given entity or living being manifests into existence, it begins a journey toward its inevitable dissolution."
"Everyone has the idea that death will come later, at the end. With each passing day, people think, 'I will not die today; I will not die today'... If you are seduced by the hope that this body and life will last a long time, you will create strong attachments."
"Despite the truth of reality, people tend to ignore the inevitability of death or if they do acknowledge it, they do so only superficially... Practicing mindfulness of death can lead to a change in life perspective, well-being, and spiritual insight."
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