A reminder that we might die today is, I think, unhelpful.
An occasional reminder that we might die soon would perhaps prompt us to ensure we don't leave a mess behind. Trying to do stuff to avoid regrets is stupid, you won't feel regrets.
Otherwise we should live without any thought of dying.
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An occasional reminder that we might die soon would perhaps prompt us to ensure we don't leave a mess behind. Trying to do stuff to avoid regrets is stupid, you won't feel regrets.
Otherwise we should live without any thought of dying.
beardyw 20 April 2026