"Curious, I ask Anubis, “What is the secret of everyone’s happiness?” He replies, “These people have realized
that their time is very limited. Once that realization is fully integrated and accepted, the joy of life explodes
from within.”
I observe some people dressed like Buddhist monks, meditating on the symbol of Anubis or on a skull they
hold in their hands—meditating, essentially, on their own mortality. Anubis explains, “At first, this practice may
seem morbid or depressing, but one must persist until the fear of death is conquered.”
I share my conviction with Anubis, saying, “I am not afraid of dying.” He responds, “Even if you are not, know
that the fear of death extends beyond the self. Are you not afraid of losing your loved ones?” He smiles,
knowing his point has struck home. I immediately think of my family, my friends, and my beloved cat. As if
responding to my thoughts, he continues, “You must conquer that fear as well!” "
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