We can also apprehend how fragile our existence is by reminding
ourselves that our body is composed of many parts and substances and
is therefore very unstable. O ur life is decreasing every moment, and
nothing increases it! Like an arrow shot by an archer, it continues on its
way toward the target, without ever stopping. In the same way, every
passing second brings us inexorably closer to death. The causes of
death are numerous, whereas there are few to support life. Even the factors
that generally sustain our life, like medicine and food, can also
sometimes cause our death. Life is fragile because we can die at any
moment. Youth, health, a desirable social position, wealth, numerous
friends, and fame are no guarantee or protection against death. We
must understand and accept that when death comes, nothing, no outer
or inner force, can stop it. We should take this fact into consideration,
and from now on, our actions should not only aim at the well-being of
our body in this life but also have a much longer-term goal. There is no
doubt that our life will come to an end and that we will die. Trying to
ignore this would be madness. It is better to face reality than to hide behind
the illusion that no change will affect us or that everything will
sort itself out.
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