Jivasu MD

We intellectually accept death, but rarely feel it. This fear shields us not just from dying, but from truly living. It keeps us stuck in the past, preventing us from embracing the present. New Course "Understanding Death to Live Fully" Starts July 11th - Register at SomaPath.org

Soma teachings explore symbolic immortality, acknowledging its natural human appeal. While we build philosophy, science, and art, the desire to live forever can also lead to taking from others. This drive to persist, though natural, impacts the world around us.

We carry presence and life within us, yet the fear of death looms large. Is this our primary struggle? Exploring this through Ernest Becker's 'The Denial of Death'. New Course "Understanding Death to Live Fully" Starts July 11th - Register at SomaPath.org

Animals possess a beautiful presence, unburdened by contemplating their future demise. They live entirely in the moment, finding solace and withdrawing when their time comes. This raw existence is free from human anxiety and existential dread.