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Why thinking about death helps you live a better life | Alua Arthur
Manage episode 477021731 series 57
As a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief, perfectly human time on this planet, she asks us to look at our lives through the lens of our deaths in seeking to answer the question: "What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?"
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Manage episode 477021731 series 57
As a death doula, or someone who supports dying people and their loved ones, Alua Arthur spends a lot of time thinking about the end of life. In a profound talk that examines our brief, perfectly human time on this planet, she asks us to look at our lives through the lens of our deaths in seeking to answer the question: "What must I do to be at peace with myself so that I may live presently and die gracefully?"
Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey!
Learn more about TED Membership here!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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