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Why planning for death feels like hastening its arrival

I've been putting off writing my will because thinking about my death makes me feel like I'm inviting it to happen sooner.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Magical thinking about mortality can prevent practical preparation for the one certain future event.

Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Time and mortality — death as clarifying force?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.