10 Reasons to Embrace Death

Death tells us that our joy, our pain, or sorrow, and our ambitions are fleeting. Accept it and experience the richness of this moment, as it will never come again.

For all the anguish we feel over some grievous error, does any of it matter in the end?

To remember death is to remember we are all human. Treating others as some lesser being is nonsensical, as we will all leave this world through the same exit.

Go ahead and put the thing off until tomorrow. But what if tomorrow never comes?

If not now, when?

If we embrace our finiteness, then we realize there is no outcome in this world over which to fret. Anxiety is a mechanism that tells us to beware of some fear, but if we embrace death then what is left to fear?

For if we are fully aware of our finiteness, then we don't have the time to dally. We must know that which is most important to us and pursue it with all our vigor...before it is too late.

Suddenly small cracks in the pavement seem like miracles, the chirping birds sing songs of love, and previous generations' struggles to make our lives better are appreciated.

For what is the hurry?

Remember this next time someone offends, disrespects, or angers. Remember this when envy occurs over someone's fortunate life. Remember this when feeling pity for someone's misfortunes. Regardless of our disposition or status, none of us will escape the same end to our tales.

In our long lives, with all its distractions, joys, failures, and pain, it is easy to forget that for death to enrichen our lives we must embrace the fact that it is coming.