Heidegger meant by the forgetting of Being

Why does forgetting something feel like losing a part of ourselves?

Imagine you're trying to remember your grandmother's birthday, but you can't. It's like a blank spot in your memory.

Heidegger's idea is that forgetting Being is like forgetting a crucial part of our existence. It's as if we're missing a piece of the puzzle that makes us who we are.

Example

You can't remember your grandmother's birthday (a piece of your personal history), which makes you feel incomplete.

Remember this

Forgetting Being is like forgetting a part of our own story, making us feel disconnected. (Heidegger's concept)

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