#life

Sam Harris discusses how death is an ever-present reality that we often try to ignore, and how contemplating the brevity of life can bring moral and emotional clarity to the present.
- 💭 Death is always present, whether we think about it or not, and makes us reflect on the quality of our attention and the brevity of life.
- 🚗 Sam Harris gives the example of road rage to illustrate the impact of being mindful of the shortness of life and the insignificance of trivial matters.
- ❤️ We are reminded to cherish each moment and human interaction, and to make the world a marginally better place, as we never know how many more we will have.
- 🌍 Despite the uncertainty of life, we are encouraged to enjoy it and feel the preciousness of existence, recognizing the freedom to make life interesting.
- 🚀 Harris highlights the possibility of engaging in new experiences and building a better future, reinforcing the importance of living life to the fullest.