A Better Basis for Community
When we identify with our fellow humans on the basis of our weaknesses rather than our supposed strengths, we open ourselves up to real connection with one another.
When we identify with our fellow humans on the basis of our weaknesses rather than our supposed strengths, we open ourselves up to real connection with one another.
Winter’s stark stillness invites us to confront a truth we often avoid: life is fleeting, and remembering our mortality can deepen how we live. Drawing from hospice wisdom and spiritual practice, this article explores how embracing “memento mori” can cultivate humility, gratitude, and meaningful connection before it is too late.