"من يخشى الموت إما يخشى فقدان الإحساس أو يخاف."
— Marcus Aurelius
Simplified Meaning:
This quote means that people who are afraid of dying are worried about two main things. First, they might be scared about losing their feelings and awareness of the world. Imagine if you had to turn off your favorite TV show forever—you wouldn’t be able to see or hear anything from it again. That’s similar to the fear of losing all of our senses when we die. Second, they might be afraid because they don’t know what will happen after death, and the unknown makes them feel uneasy. Think about walking into a dark room you’ve never been in before. You don’t know what’s there, and that can be pretty scary. In everyday life, this means that people often fear things they don’t understand or can’t control. To deal with this fear, it might help to learn more about what scares us or to focus on living a full and meaningful life, instead of worrying about what comes after. Being present and appreciating our current experiences can help us feel less afraid of what might come later.