Die Better. Live Better.
How Facing Death Might Be the Key to Finally Living
Most of us avoid the questions:
Am I living well? Am I dying well?
They feel heavy—like something to think about when we’re older, sicker, or closer to “the end.”
But here’s the truth: we’re always living and always dying—at the same time.
Every day is both a gift and a countdown.
The real question isn’t if you’re doing either… it’s how.
"You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." — James Clear
Living Well
Living well isn’t about big houses, perfect health, or packed calendars.
It’s about:
Waking up with purpose.
Loving people with no hidden clock ticking in the background.
Leaving space for wonder.
Doing something every day that reminds you you’re alive.
It’s paying attention.
Because what you notice, you treasure.
"Money can come and go, and fame comes and goes. The only thing that counts is staying faithful to the Almighty." — Phil Robertson
Dying Well
Dying well doesn’t mean dying “early” or “late.”
It means leaving behind more than you take.
It means not waiting to reconcile, not waiting to say “I love you,” not waiting to live until “things settle down.”
It’s knowing that when the last day comes, you’ve already been practicing how to let go.
The Bridge Between the Two
Living well feeds dying well.
If your daily life is full of grudges, distractions, and things you’d regret, you’re not preparing for a good death—you’re running from it.
But if your days are filled with meaning, connection, and intentional time, your death—whenever it comes—becomes the closing of a well-loved book.
💡 Maybe the better daily question is this:
If today were my last page, would it be worth reading?
Why We Struggle to Find Balance
Maybe that’s the pull we all feel.
Maybe that’s why peace and balance are so hard to hold.
Maybe it’s the ripping between what’s temporary and what’s eternal—and the way we live doesn’t line up with where we’re headed.
Maybe we’ve drifted so far off course from dying well that living has become an unsettled quest, full of distraction but lacking direction.
How Can I Die Better?
I’ve started asking this strange question—not out of fear, but to plan the end first, then work backward.
The truth? I don’t feel like I’ve even started to live yet.
My youth was hard.
My teenage years were miserable.
My adult life was a sprint to outrun the past and look happy—even if it meant building a bridge to an island where I’d end up alone, starting over.
Now I see—it had to be that way.
Because my life isn’t my own.
It’s a deep, perfectly planned process I can’t fully see. The One who can see… has it under control.
So today, I’m shifting my focus.
I want to learn to die better—so I can live better.
5 Habits That Prepare You to Die Your Best by Living Your Best
Live with Forgiveness on Speed Dial
Don’t let grudges outlive you. Forgiveness is freedom—for you and them.Invest in Eternal Things
Relationships. Acts of love. Faith. These outlast your body.Tell People What They Mean to You Now
Don’t wait for funerals to share words that could have been spoken face-to-face.Leave a Trail of Good Work
Pour into projects, causes, and people in a way that leaves fingerprints of hope.Practice Letting Go Daily
Detach from things you can’t take with you—resentment, possessions, even your own image.
🎬 Movie Recommendation: The Bucket List (2007) – Two men facing death decide to finally live. It’s funny, heartbreaking, and will make you ask the same questions about how you’re spending your days.
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” — Psalm 90:12
