Death is such an intriguing topic. Sometimes, in the middle of night, I feel a heavy feeling on my chest, when I think of my own death. I am slowly, very slowly beginning to see that we came from nature and we dissolve back to nature. I try to see where I am at an experiential level. I might read about death, reflect on it, or even bring it to mind more often. But I need to remind myself that the real work for me is to really strip away all my fear, tightness, or anything that it preventing me from really seeing this as it is.
I really felt what you shared there - especially that moment in the middle of the night when it suddenly becomes very real.
What you said about wanting to see it at an experiential level makes a lot of sense. I’ve noticed that reading and reflecting can take you part of the way, but there’s still something deeper that doesn’t shift until you actually sit with the feeling itself.
And that part about “stripping away the fear” - I relate to that, but I’ve also found that trying to remove it completely can sometimes create more tension. Lately I’ve been looking at it more as making space for it, letting it be there without needing to resolve it straight away.
The way you’re approaching it feels very honest. Not rushing it, just staying with it and seeing what unfolds.
If you are interested in this topic I recommend reading this article I wrote together with Andrea.
Yes, I can see that the term "stripping away" has that connotation of active trying, forceful even. Perhaps "dissolving away" would be a more suitable way of what I tried to convey, more like the way you put it: making space for it, letting it be 🌱
This was such a thoughtful reflection, Alex. I really appreciated the way you held the science and humanity side by side without letting either cancel the other out. There’s something grounding about understanding the biological story of aging while still honoring the emotional and existential layers that come with it.
I tend to view death a bit more through a spiritual lens, less as an ending and more as a transition, but I deeply resonate with what you shared about how awareness of mortality can bring us back into the present moment and sharpen what truly matters. Thank you for offering such a reflective and balanced perspective on something most people are hesitant to look at directly.
This was a review and reflection on the book I read and loved so much. I am 100% with you on the fact that death it is not an ending but a transition. I read so much about this topic and considering the spiritual side of me this idea aligns well with my personal view of life-death. I would be happy to explore this topic with you ;-)
Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it a lot. If you decide to read it, you can find the book’s link inside my article. And once you read it, maybe you can let me know what you think about it.
Death is such an intriguing topic. Sometimes, in the middle of night, I feel a heavy feeling on my chest, when I think of my own death. I am slowly, very slowly beginning to see that we came from nature and we dissolve back to nature. I try to see where I am at an experiential level. I might read about death, reflect on it, or even bring it to mind more often. But I need to remind myself that the real work for me is to really strip away all my fear, tightness, or anything that it preventing me from really seeing this as it is.
Thanks for this essay:)
I really felt what you shared there - especially that moment in the middle of the night when it suddenly becomes very real.
What you said about wanting to see it at an experiential level makes a lot of sense. I’ve noticed that reading and reflecting can take you part of the way, but there’s still something deeper that doesn’t shift until you actually sit with the feeling itself.
And that part about “stripping away the fear” - I relate to that, but I’ve also found that trying to remove it completely can sometimes create more tension. Lately I’ve been looking at it more as making space for it, letting it be there without needing to resolve it straight away.
The way you’re approaching it feels very honest. Not rushing it, just staying with it and seeing what unfolds.
If you are interested in this topic I recommend reading this article I wrote together with Andrea.
https://wisdomlibrary.substack.com/p/what-if-death-is-not-the-end?r=2r3u84&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Yes, I can see that the term "stripping away" has that connotation of active trying, forceful even. Perhaps "dissolving away" would be a more suitable way of what I tried to convey, more like the way you put it: making space for it, letting it be 🌱
This was such a thoughtful reflection, Alex. I really appreciated the way you held the science and humanity side by side without letting either cancel the other out. There’s something grounding about understanding the biological story of aging while still honoring the emotional and existential layers that come with it.
I tend to view death a bit more through a spiritual lens, less as an ending and more as a transition, but I deeply resonate with what you shared about how awareness of mortality can bring us back into the present moment and sharpen what truly matters. Thank you for offering such a reflective and balanced perspective on something most people are hesitant to look at directly.
This was a review and reflection on the book I read and loved so much. I am 100% with you on the fact that death it is not an ending but a transition. I read so much about this topic and considering the spiritual side of me this idea aligns well with my personal view of life-death. I would be happy to explore this topic with you ;-)
I think this would be a great topic to explore. :) I have not read this book, but I put it on my to-read list once you put it on my radar!
Awesome ☺️
This was as interesting read. I’ve never read the book, but now I’m intrigued. Beautifully written article on the topic btw.
Thank you for your feedback. I appreciate it a lot. If you decide to read it, you can find the book’s link inside my article. And once you read it, maybe you can let me know what you think about it.
Will do!