#life ![The Lessons of Death | Sam Harris (youtube.com)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GL2uFYi86kk&ab_channel=SamHarris) 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.