#life-and-death

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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Have You Ever Had a Near-Life Experience?

"I have my dad's death to thank for my son's birth. After he died, I was really sad that I wouldn't have someone to share my joy with, but that sadness galvanized in me a desire to create a deeper legacy and cherish the moments that matter most."
Mindfulness
fromOpen Culture
3 weeks ago

The Real Science Experiments That Inspired Frankenstein

Frankenstein reflects the historical mysteries of life and death, highlighting societal concerns of its time.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I live in India and have traveled all over the country - but there's just one city I'd revisit again and again

Varanasi felt like another dimension, with twisted gullies and an unexpected calmness by the Ganges, contrasting the chaos of its crowded streets.
Travel
fromVulture
1 month ago

Squid Game Recap: Don't Trip

Life is fleeting; treat others as you wish to be treated, as roles can reverse.
SF parents
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

A Son, a Scientist, and the Secret of Bioluminescence | The Walrus

Fireflies produce light without heat through a chemical reaction involving luciferin and luciferase, raising questions about energy release.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

First My Mother Died. Then My Home Got Hit by a Tornado.

The author felt a surprising sense of calm and connection to nature during a powerful tornado while reflecting on a personal loss.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Mind-Wandering and the Disconnected Life

Mind-wandering signals avoidance or self-reflection based on context.
Ivan Ilyich's story highlights ignoring death means ignoring life.
Living a meaningful life requires facing uncertainty.
Graphic design
fromCreative Bloq
3 months ago

Discover how this artist's surreal illustrations explore a dread and wonder at the power of nature

Art can explore profound themes like life, death, and transformation, as showcased in Rio's surreal illustrations.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

People Who've Been "Legally Dead" Are Sharing What The Experience Is Actually Like, And Holy Crap

Experiences of near-death and the feeling of calmness amidst pain highlight profound insights about life, death, and the unknown.
Retirement
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

The Soft Goodbye: A Personal Perspective on Green Burial

The author reflects on a childhood steeped in the juxtaposition of life and death, symbolized by cornfields and nearby cemeteries.
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