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“Dead, we are revealed in our true dimensions, and they are surprisingly modest.” - Michael Cunningham

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Dead, we are revealed in our true dimensions, and they are surprisingly modest.

When we are alive, we often get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We are consumed by our desires, ambitions, and insecurities, constantly striving for more and more.

But when we pass away, all of that fades away. Our true essence is laid bare, stripped of all the superficial layers we have built up over the years.

And what we find is that our true dimensions are surprisingly modest. We realize that all the things we thought were so important - wealth, status, success - are ultimately meaningless in the grand scheme of things.

Instead, what truly matters are the connections we have made with others, the love we have shared, and the impact we have had on the world around us.

It is in death that we come to understand the true value of humility and simplicity. We see that it is not the material possessions we accumulate or the accolades we receive that define us, but rather the kindness and compassion we show to others.

So let us not wait until our final moments to embrace our true dimensions. Let us strive to live with humility and grace, recognizing that it is our actions and our relationships that truly matter in the end.

For in the end, it is not the size of our accomplishments that will be remembered, but the depth of our character and the love in our hearts.

Let us live each day with this in mind, knowing that our true dimensions are not found in the external trappings of success, but in the simple acts of kindness and love that we show to others.




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