Recognize that body is a piece of earth and it needs to be returned to earth

It is a common mistake to think that life is immortal. Another common mistake is to fear death. Both these mistakes can be avoided by understanding the fact the your body is made up of the 5 elements of this earth. Let us take an example - You eat vegetables that come from the earth. Your body converts the energy from the vegetables and grows/maintains your body. So, think of your body as a 0% Interest loan from earth. Just like any other loan, even this loan has to paid back! The only way to pay it back is for you to die and the body is absorbed by mother earth.

 

Remember that death is inevitable and accept this with grace. Imagine if every one of our ancestors is alive. Will there be enough place on this earth for every one to co-exist? In that situation you will wish some of them have to die. Reminds you of Thanos??? Sorry, let's get back to seriousness.

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Once we accept these 2 facts (life is mortal, death is inevitable), our entire perspective towards life changes. We will minimize doing bad deeds and spend our time in maximizing the benefits of staying alive. We will start to enjoy life more! More energy is spent on positive thoughts and deeds. This rubs on your circle of influence and all your surroundings start feeling full of life and happiness.