I glanced at the passage. Unlike in college, the whole thing came into focus like a developing photograph. “Well, when we’re young, we live more authentically. But as we get older and become closer to our deaths, our perception changes. We live in a more fearful state.” I felt everyone staring at me. “It’s ironic because it’s when we’re older—when we’re approaching death and running out of time to live—that we should embrace life. However, most of us do the opposite.” I set my book on the table. I didn’t want to speak anymore.
