Contemplating Death

Jewish people have recently celebrated Rosh Hashanah, a holiday about new beginnings. One of the Rosh Hashanah prayers contemplates death; the point is to be present with the fact that life has an end, and it is uncertain when this might happen. We love this concept because many Type C people tend to have their heads in the sand - overly focused on others–making them happy, avoiding conflict. By contemplating the possibility of death, a Type C person can refocus priorities – life is too short to keep ignoring poor sleep, aches and pains, and the anger and resentment that grows when others get to have more fun and success.