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In A Year to Live, Stephen Levine invites readers to adopt the mindset of living each minute mindfully, as if every moment were precious. Drawing on his own year of practicing this philosophy, Levine explains how embracing the reality of death can radically alter our view of life, prompting us to address unfinished business and re-evaluate priorities. The book provides a year‑long program of practical strategies and guided meditations that help readers prepare for the eventuality of death in a way that feels natural and rewarding, ensuring that when the final moment arrives, it is not perceived as coming too soon.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Stephen Levine
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