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Why You Must Practice Total Living Today And Onwards
Because you will die sooner or later
“You could leave life right now. Let that determine what you do and say and think.” Marcus Aurelius
It is easy to take our lives for granted until we see others perish, or being very close. Life is the best (and only) thing we have that we cannot get back. Yet, most of us unconsciously waste our years and moments, not being aware that we are dying every day as time progresses.
“We are dying every day, and all the days we have lived up to now are already in the hands of death.” Seneca
Now that you have an existential crisis, you ask “But how can I make the most of my life right now to make it worth it when the reaper comes?”
The answer is Total Living
Think of the last time you felt truly alive. Chances are it was during one of the following moments:
- You were totally absorbed in your work/hobby, enjoying the flow state and progress
- You were totally present in awe, either by yourself in nature, in a new place, or with your partner/family/friend
- You had a dramatic and wild adventure, with risks involved and memories to tell afterward
- You learned something new and got a stunning…