The Shadow of Mortality: How Near-Death Experiences Shape Real Men
Do you think some individuals have a different view about things? They are neither careless nor fearful of risk. They grasp the beauty that can be held in the moment, and they hold their precious loved ones near. These happen to be the "real men" – individuals who have faced their mortality face to face. You see, near-death experiences have an impact on the human psyche. They strip away the illusion of immortality and force us to confront the finite nature of our existence. For some, this can be a terrifying realization. But for others, it's a wake-up call to live life to the fullest. The Masculine Mind and the Weight of Mortality It is very dramatic to say that "real men" know death better, but it is so true. Generally, men, especially those who have faced a reasonable challenge either physically or emotionally, understand their mortality much better than others. It's not morbid pessimism; it is an acknowledgment of the real existence of life and death and ...