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"Death is not the opposite of life, but a part of it."

Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami Novelist
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Life and death are connected, with death being a natural part of the journey of life, not something entirely different from it. Think of it like day and night; they are different, but both are parts of a full day. For example, in the cycle of nature, plants grow, live, and eventually die, contributing to the soil and helping new plants grow. This shows how death is a continuation of life rather than a separate event. People can use this idea to not fear death so much, understanding it's a natural process. It encourages us to live fully, knowing that death is just another step in our existence.
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Acceptance Death Existentialism Inevitability Life Mortality Perspective Philosophy Wisdom
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