The Swedish art of death cleaning offers a simple but profound tip for living well: prioritise people and relationships. If you don’t, you might die and nobody will know until months later.
The Core Advice
Death comes for all of us, so the best way to live in the meantime is to focus on the people around you. Neglecting this could leave you alone, undiscovered for months after you pass.
Cartoon Commentary
First Dog on the Moon illustrated this concept in a cartoon titled “Swedish Death Cleaning,” published by The Guardian. The cartoon highlights the importance of human connection over material clutter.
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