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Nov 2023
17m 17s

Embracing Life's Impermanence

Scott Lynch
About this episode

Recently, I came across a silent film from the 1900s that sparked contemplation about life and its impermanence. As I watched the lives of long-forgotten individuals unfold, it became evident that even the most monumental moments and deepest fears fade into history. This film served as a reminder to embrace the present, value each fleeting instant, and pursue our passions unrestricted by societal expectations. In this episode, I discuss the profound wisdom found in acknowledging life's impermanence and the empowerment it brings.

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