Face to face Quote by David Menadue
““There is something cathartic about what has happened to me during this stay in hospital. I’ve heard others say that coming face to face with your own mortality can have this effect. You look with harsh, savage eyes at the life you are living and resolve to make the best of the time you have left, if you can be allowed the luxury of a few extra years to fulfill your plans. Around me, I see an urgency creep into the lives of friends once they have an AIDS diagnosis: they rush out and try to complete as many life projects as they can, before their health deteriorates.””
About This Quote
Facing mortality in hospital triggers a cathartic urgency, prompting people to accelerate life projects before health declines.
In simple terms: Mortality sparks urgency to fulfill goals.
Key Takeaway
Act on important goals now.
Themes
mortality
urgency
reflection
life projects
health awareness
Mood
intense
hopeful
Type
reflective
emotive
When to use this quote
- hospital care
- personal planning
- friend support
- palliative care
Key Concepts
psychology
thanology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you prioritize if time were limited?
- How does confronting death change priorities?
A Different Perspective
Denial can delay action.
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