Inevitability

In this practice, learn to find peace and gratitude for the inevitability of our death. In finding peace through the practice of contemplating death, free yourself up to connect to the feeling of being fully alive.

Transcript

When we begin to contemplate death,

We can't help but acknowledge a simple yet challenging idea.

Death is inevitable.

No matter what happens,

Each of us will die.

Every single person since the beginning of time has walked towards the same inevitable end.

Nobody,

No matter who you are,

Can escape death.

And that's one of the most challenging yet powerful ideas to contemplate.

Take a moment to consider that every single person you know will eventually die.

Every family member,

Every friend,

Every animal you know will eventually die.

Every planet,

Every star,

Every galaxy.

And you are no different.

We are all meant to die.

It's inevitable.

And it goes hand in hand with being alive.

It's hard to accept,

And yet we know it to be true.

So now,

Take a deep breath and contemplate this simple but profound statement.

Death is inevitable.

How would you feel if you could fully accept this idea?

As we become more comfortable with the inevitability of death,

We can gain a powerful awareness,

One that can lead to a sense of freedom and resolve.

It's a letting go of fear and a surrender to the true nature of our human experience.

And why wouldn't we want that?

Take the next moment,

Letting go of the thoughts of our inevitable end.

And as you take your next breath in and out,

Remember,

You are here,

You are safe,

And you are very much alive.