1. I am subject to aging; I am not exempt from aging.
One can contemplate on the way they appeared the day they were born, when they were in kindergarten, in school, how they appear today, and how they may appear as they grow old in age.
2. I am subject to illness; I am not exempt from illness.
One can contemplate the nature of the body and the impermanence of health.
3. I am subject to death; I am not exempt from death.
One can contemplate on their death, on the death of their loved ones.
4. I must be parted and separated from everyone and everything dear and agreeable to me.
One cannot be permanently young, healthy, have a good digestion, be able to exercise, have the same home, have their loved ones be permanently present, for the bank account to be the same.
5. I am the owner of my actions, heir to my actions, born of my actions, related through my actions, and have my actions as my arbitrator; whatever I do, for good or for evil, to that will I fall heir.
One can contemplate on one's intentions and actions, review them often, for the results of that will be what stays with them, and what they will be met with in the future.
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