What's one daily ritual you have and why?

A bus comes by my house every 15 minutes or so.

I use it as a reminder that I am mortal, and that I might not be around the next time it comes by. What is happening now is life, and is to be savored!

If that sounds morbid, it isn't. Meditating on death and impermanence is incredibly liberating and one of the most insightful experiences I can recommend.

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Eric Fisher · Admin · Character Coach // Social Designer

I agree - Alex and I are always talking about embracing impermanence and I certainly came into mindfulness by contemplating death and non-existence. If we can let go of the inherent attachment we have to "living" then much more seems possible. Hope you're around in the next 15 minutes :) — tagged Alex Loddengaard

July 12, 2016
Alex Loddengaard · Human

Great resources on this subject:

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/being-mortal/

http://dharmaseed.org/teacher/68/talk/34982/

Being Mortal
www.pbs.org
FRONTLINE follows renowned writer and surgeon Atul Gawande as he explores the relationships doctors have with patients who are nearing the end of life.

July 13, 2016

What's one daily ritual you have and why?

Eric Fisher · Admin · Character Coach // Social Designer

Alex Loddengaard · Human

Being Mortal