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Summary

The article "Broken Thoughts" contemplates the human struggle with accepting death as a natural part of life, suggesting that understanding death could alleviate existential chaos and depression.

Abstract

The essay "Broken Thoughts" delves into the existential quandary surrounding death, questioning why it is often met with sadness and denial. It posits that the fear of death may stem from its unseen nature and our deep attachments to the material world. The author, Nidaa, argues that our reluctance to acknowledge death as an integral part of life leads to a life lived in denial, causing distress. The article calls for an open-hearted and open-minded search for truth to reconcile our understanding of life with the reality of death, proposing that finding the missing pieces in this existential puzzle could lead to a more peaceful acceptance of our mortality.

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  • Human beings predominantly celebrate the beginning of life but often approach death with sadness and depression.
  • The article questions whether a happy ending is possible in the face of death.
  • It explores the reasons behind humanity's difficulty in accepting death, including the fear of the unknown and deep material attachments.
  • The author suggests that the accumulation of worldly possessions and relationships may contribute to the distress associated with the idea of leaving everything behind.
  • The piece advocates for the inclusion of death in our concept of life to achieve a harmonious understanding and reduce chaos and depression.
  • Nidaa emphasizes the importance of seeking truth with an open mind and heart to find solace in the face of life's greatest reality.

Broken Thoughts

Death is the end or just a transition?

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All human beings celebrate the beginning of life but eventually, 99.9 percent of people die sad and depressed.

Can there be a happy ending too?

What are the reasons that, we as human beings cannot accept the biggest reality of life?

Why Death has become the biggest nightmare?

Why has man been in denial mode all his life?

Is man scared of death because it is also one of the unseen entities?

Is man is in love with matter so much that he doesn’t want to leave the world?

Doing everything for this life and then leaving everything behind maybe make a person sad. His worldly belongings, attachments, and relationships do not let him leave in peace.

I think We are trying to complete the picture of life without death.. We have to find the missing pieces to get out of the chaos and depression. To find solace we must look for the truth with an open mind and heart.

Nidaa

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