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Why Death is Important for the Cycle of Life and Why we Should Embrace It

Without death, we would be constantly living life for granted, never appreciating all that has gone into making our lives what they are today. Accepting death helps us to live more authentically, because embracing the finite nature of our Death is an important part of the cycle of life.

By Courtanae HeslopPublished 4 years ago 4 min read

Death can be a scary thing. It's the end of life, and it means that you'll never experience anything again - not even the good things in life. But if you think about it, death is also a natural part of life. In fact, it's one of the most important parts. So why is death so important? And how can we embrace this inevitable truth instead of running away from it?

Death is a natural part of life.

  • Death is a natural part of life.
  • Death is a natural part of the life cycle.
  • Death is a natural part of the cycle of life.

Death is a reminder of the value of life.

Death is a reminder of the value of life. We need death because without it, we forget about our own mortality and the preciousness of each moment. Without death, we would be constantly living life for granted, never appreciating all that has gone into making our lives what they are today.

We may not always see how something or someone can have great value to us, but death gives us the opportunity to look back on our lives and see what was most important to us while we were alive. This can help us plan out how best to live out our remaining days so that they are filled with fewer regrets than regrets already had (or had not).

Death is important for the cycle of life.

Death is a necessary part of the cycle of life. It’s not a bad thing, it is simply the way things work. Without death there would be no birth, and without new life our world would be barren and lifeless.

The cycle of life has been going on since before humans walked this earth and will continue long after we are gone. When you think about it that way, death doesn’t seem so scary anymore does it?

In nature there is a delicate balance between predator and prey; if one species gets too large then another species must go extinct in order to make room for them to thrive—this helps keep the ecosystem intact by keeping populations in check through natural selection. Just like with humans, an animal must die so that others can live on Earth as well!

At some point, we have to let go.

If you want to understand the importance of death, you have to first understand its role in life. Death means that something or someone has been lost. It means that something is over and done with: gone forever. It’s a painful experience for those who are left behind, but it helps us move forward because it allows us to let go of things that no longer serve our higher purpose in life.

As we approach death, we must also accept the inevitability of this process; there is nothing we can do about it once it begins (well…except maybe prolonging your time). We have no control over our own lives--or those around us--and so when someone dies unexpectedly, it often raises a lot of questions within ourselves: “Why me? Why now? Why didn’t I realize how much time he had left?" These questions need answers because they help us make sense out of what happened--but sometimes there aren't any answers at all!

There's no getting around it - we're all going to die one day.

You need to accept that there's no getting around it - we're all going to die one day. The sooner you can face this fact, the better your life will be. The hardest part of accepting death is accepting your own mortality, but when you do that, everything else falls into place. You'll stop worrying about what other people think and start being yourself (because who cares?). You'll stop focusing on things that don't matter—like money or fame—and focus on what really matters: spending time with friends and family, finding love...and eating ice cream before bed!

The sooner we learn how to embrace death as a part of life, the sooner we can start living our lives like they're supposed to be lived: joyfully and without fear.

Accepting death helps us live better lives.

Accepting death helps us to appreciate life more fully.

Accepting death helps us to live more authentically, because embracing the finite nature of our existence allows us to make the most of each moment, knowing that there are no do-overs or second chances once our time on Earth is up.

Finally, accepting death allows us to live more compassionately, because we can better understand what it must feel like for those who have known great loss or experienced tragic circumstances and know that nothing in this life is guaranteed—not even tomorrow!

It's time to accept death as an inevitable and necessary part of the cycle of life.

Death is a part of life. It's inevitable, and it's going to happen to everyone at some point in their lives. While this may sound morbid, it's a reminder that we need to appreciate what we have because at some point, we'll eventually lose it all. Death reminds us of the value of life; without death, there would be no meaning or purpose in life.

Death is an important part of the cycle of life because without death there would be no birth or growth for new things to come into existence—and there wouldn't be any reason for living either! At some point you will have to let go and let other people take over your responsibilities and duties so that they can do their jobs better than you did them before (i.e., passing on your knowledge). You also need someone else who knows what they're doing so they can replace you when necessary (i.e., having children).

Conclusion

Death is a natural part of life, and we should embrace it. Death is not something to be feared - it is a reminder of how valuable every moment truly is. It’s time for us to accept death as an inevitable and necessary part of the cycle of life.

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About the Creator

Courtanae Heslop

Courtanae Heslop is a multi-genre writer and business owner.

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