The best way to live above all fear of death is to die every morning before you leave your bedroom.
This quote emphasizes the idea of embracing our mortality as a way to free ourselves from the fear of death. When Spurgeon says “die every morning before you leave your bedroom,” he’s not suggesting physical death, but rather a metaphorical one. This could mean letting go of yesterday’s failures, regrets, and even successes each morning. It’s about starting each day anew with no burden from the past or anxiety about the future.
In essence, it is an encouragement to live in the present moment. By metaphorically ‘dying’ each morning, we are given a fresh start – an opportunity to live that day fully without being weighed down by past mistakes or future worries.
Applying this concept in today’s world can be transformative for personal development. In an era where we are constantly haunted by our past through digital footprints and worried about our future due to uncertainties around us, this philosophy encourages us to focus on what we can control – our present actions and attitudes.
For instance, if you had a disagreement with someone yesterday that left you feeling upset and angry—when you wake up today—you ‘die’ to those feelings; you let them go because they belong in yesterday’s life story. Today is a new life; it has no room for old grudges or resentments.
Similarly, if there are things that worry us about tomorrow—the bills we have to pay next month—the exams coming up—we let them die too because they belong in tomorrow’s life story—not today’s.
By doing so daily—by consciously deciding what gets carried forward into your new life—you gain control over your emotional well-being and mental peace which ultimately leads towards personal growth and development.
Moreover, understanding that every day is a new chance at living fully allows us not only to appreciate life more but also helps mitigate fears associated with death since we’re already living each day as if it were our last—all while maintaining hope for many more days to come.
