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The secret of life
By John DeVries | April 2, 2008
“The secret of life is to die before you die, and find that there is no death.” Eckhart Tolle
Up until now I have made a point of writing what I hope are original, thought provoking, and often rather lengthy posts. Though this is the general strategy for my blog, there is most certainly still value in sharing other parts of the web with you. In fact, that’s what makes this medium so powerful, the interconnectedness of the internet allows for the exchange of an amazing amount of knowledge.
The secret of life
I really like that quote from Tolle. Most of us harbor an attitude of healthy denial regarding our mortality. But the truth is we’re all wondering exactly what happens when we pass from our bodies on to whatever exists beyond them. No matter what you believe, it’s likely there are, at a minimum, details about that coming experience you are not aware of.
Your identity, in terms of your name, perceptions, opinions, thoughts, etc… is not permanent. You WILL lose it once your body ceases to exist. And, upon your death, you will be able to face that reality much more easily if you have already done so long before your final moment, “to die before you die” in Eckhart’s words.
I don’t want to ruin it for you, but I really felt like this video fit in with the direction I’ve been writing on lately. I hope you enjoy it.
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Topics: Death, General, Life, Love, Love people, Meaning, Spirituality |