A Year to Live

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Stephen Levine has helped countless individuals confront their mortality with grace and openness. He offers a profound exploration of human suffering and a heartfelt guide to living fully. In this work, Levine teaches us to embrace each moment mindfully, as if it were our last. Inspired by Socrates' call to practice dying as wisdom, Levine committed to living this way for a year, discovering how such immediacy transforms our perspective and priorities. Many of us go to great lengths to avoid acknowledging our mortality, but preparing for death can be one of life's most rewarding endeavors. It allows us to address unresolved issues and cultivate a vibrant relationship with life. Levine presents a year-long program filled with practical strategies and guided meditations designed to facilitate this journey. By engaging in this work, we can face our ultimate moment with acceptance, ensuring it does not arrive too soon.