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Why does zen talk so much about death?

Zen talks about death because you live as if there's time. Death is not the topic. It is the edge that makes this moment sharp. Without it, you postpone everything: the apology, the attention, the breath you are taking right now. Zen keeps death close the way a carpenter keeps a level close, to see what is true. Tonight, before you sleep, say quietly: this day will not come again. Then notice what you actually want to do with the minutes left.

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