Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) was a Scottish poet, historian, and novelist.
In this brief meditation, we turn to a haunting line he penned in 1808:
“And come he slow, or come he fast, it is but death who comes at last.”
What is Scott saying?
He's reminding us that death is inescapable. It's our shared end.
We must accept this fact with courage--unflinchingly, even. Only when we do can we gain perspective. We can finally realize that our days are fleeting and that each moment must be lived to the fullest.
In this episode, we explore the certainty of death, the mystery of what lies beyond, and the freedom that comes from living with eyes open to our mortality. Along the way, we reflect on the wisdom of the Stoics, from whom Scott drew inspiration.
This isn’t an exercise in morbidity. I don't mean to bring you down. Rather, it’s an invitation to heightened clarity, deeper gratitude, and greater urgency. When we remember that all must end, we can finally awaken to the beauty of life.
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