Quote by Cheryl Kaye Tardif

I once feared death. It is said that death begins with the absence of life. And life begins when death is no longer feared. I have stared death in the eye and survived.

I once feared death. It is said that death begins with the a

Summary

This quote encapsulates a personal transformation from fearing death to overcoming the fear. Initially, the speaker viewed death as a terrifying concept, where absence of life signifies its beginning. However, having confronted mortality and survived, the speaker's perspective has changed. They have found courage within themselves and no longer fear death, understanding that true life is not hindered by the fear of dying.

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By Cheryl Kaye Tardif

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