Some readers will begin contemplating mortality and documenting their life, death, and care wishes while their health is stable, perhaps sparked by a notable transition, loss, or another type of awakening. Others might feel motivated due to illness or the aging process. As your guide through this process, I aim to inspire you to acknowledge—and even reclaim—what it means to be mortal because I have experienced the benefits of these efforts personally, and I have witnessed positive outcomes for others. - Francesca Arnoldy.

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