The hottest Death Substack posts right now

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how we die

the rohn report • 19 implied HN points • 08 Jun 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Death
  1. Death is a natural part of life, with birth and death forming a perfect equation.
  2. Accepting death and being familiar with our own mortality can help us navigate the inevitable.
  3. Growing old is a process of regression, preparing us for the final destination without pause or rehearsal.

The day I learned I would die

storyvoyager • 5 implied HN points • 04 Jun 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Death
  1. Everything in life goes through stages of transformation, nothing truly dies.
  2. Our physical bodies may perish, but the matter we are made of continues in an eternal cycle.
  3. Dying is a natural part of life, leading to a transformation of the self into new forms of life.

Trick or treat

Meaningness • 0 implied HN points • 31 Oct 21
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Death
  1. The author shared a new page about death called "No meaning for mortals."
  2. The post was a surprise for subscribers, breaking the promise of sending newsletters only once a week.
  3. To access the full content, readers need to be paid subscribers or sign in if they are already paid subscribers.
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Gone West

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 04 May 24
🎭️ Culture Death
  1. The concept of 'going west' holds a deep historical and symbolic significance, often associated with adventure, destiny, and challenges.
  2. Traditionally seen as a place of opportunity, the West also carries connotations of death and finality, as portrayed in various cultures and historical events.
  3. The duality of the West as a symbol of life and death highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of this concept.

Traversing the Underworld: What Myth can Teach us During the Pandemic

The Bigger Picture • 0 implied HN points • 16 Apr 20
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Death
  1. The pandemic has forced us into a liminal space of uncertainty and transformation, where we need to embrace humility and a new way of being.
  2. Myths and stories play a crucial role in shaping our understanding of the world and can provide insights into navigating challenging times.
  3. Facing our mortality and embracing endings are essential for personal and cultural growth, especially in times of crisis.

Death as a consequence of living

(hector egbert) • 0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 23
📖 Philosophy Death
  1. Death is a mystery observed since the beginning of life, with unknown aftermath.
  2. Science struggles to define concepts like death and consciousness.
  3. Many fear death due to the possibility of experiencing a real hell beyond our scientific understanding.