The purpose of this Buddhist contemplation is to gently lean the awareness into the impermanence of life and thereby encourage a 'letting go' of petty attachments, grudges and hurts. It is a stoic meditation, in that it contemplates the inevitability of death for us all, yet within this lies an invitation to gratitude, presence and an appreciation of the uniqueness of every moment. This meditation is not advised if you are suffering from depression or anxiety.