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The Daily Stoic · October 30, 2026 · 18:41

If We Were Dying, It Would Be Easier | What Grief Teaches Us About Being Alive

Ryan Holiday introduces the Stoic idea from Marcus Aurelius that everything we do should be as if we are dying. He is then joined by Kate Bowler, a Duke University professor and bestselling author, who shares insights from her work on grief, faith, and the realities of human life. The episode examines what the experience of grief can teach us about embracing life more fully.

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Ryan Holiday reflects on Marcus Aurelius’s advice to act as if every moment is your last.
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Kate Bowler discusses how the experience of grief deepens our appreciation for life.

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