Facing death calmly is praiseworthy only if one faces it alone. Death together is no longer death, even for unbelievers. The source of sorrows lies not in leaving life, but in leaving that which gives it meaning. When love is our whole life, what difference is there between living together and dying together ? Raymond Radiguet
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In this quote from the Buddhist book, "The Path of Sages" by Ven. Ajahn Chah, Ven. Ajahn Chah makes a very important point that is often overlooked. If our lives do not have a purpose or reason for being, then we will have no idea why we are going through the challenges that we experience.

When we understand that our lives have a reason and a purpose, then we can truly face death calmly. In this case, facing death with a purpose can be seen as a form of bravery. There is bravery in saving another person from danger, but there is also bravery in facing one’s own death with a calm mind knowing that you have lived your life to its fullest and you are ready to let go of the physical body.

Source: The Devil In The Flesh

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