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The phrase \"One must not choose to die, though one must die anyway\" underscores the existential futility of resisting mortality. Tagaq suggests that even our most vital coping mechanisms can turn toxic if left unexamined or unchanged.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nIn modern professional and creative contexts, this mindset can be applied by acknowledging the potential pitfalls of over-reliance on coping strategies. 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The sentiment resonates with the experiences of displacement and disconnection from traditional ways of life that many Inuit people faced.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nOn the surface, Tagaq appears to be discussing the transience of human existence, but upon closer examination, she reveals a more complex truth. By stating that \"what happens before birth and resumes after death\" is more real than our brief lives, she highlights a paradox: the notion that our individual experiences are but a fleeting moment in the grand tapestry of time, while the interconnectedness with the natural world transcends mortal bounds.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider how embracing the impermanence of your physical existence can free you from attachment to material possessions and ego-driven pursuits. 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