The article discusses the author's journey of self-discovery and acceptance after attending a death cafe at a Buddhist center. This gathering aimed to foster open discussions about death and dying, prompting the author to reflect on personal struggles with mental health, guilt, and the pressure of societal milestones. Embracing opportunities in life became a way to combat feelings of having wasted time. The article emphasizes how confronting death can enrich our understanding of life and encourage meaningful conversations beyond societal expectations.
I often fixated on milestones as a way to measure my success... these milestones were never used as a way to describe people who had died.
I had considered suicide... and often felt misunderstood. After receiving professional help, I became plagued with guilt and shame for wasting life.
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