DELAWARE — In a world where wellness trends grow more absurd by the minute, a shocking new practice has emerged: digging your own grave and lying in it for relaxation. Proponents call it “final destination mindfulness,” claiming the earthy embrace of a six-foot-deep pit offers unparalleled stress relief. Critics, however, argue it’s just depression with extra steps.
The trend took off after a viral TikTok showed a man sighing contentedly while sprawled in his backyard grave, captioning it, “Me time hits different when you’re pre-grievable.” Soon, hashtags like #GraveGoals and #RestInPeaceful flooded social media. One enthusiast raved, “It’s like weighted blankets but with higher stakes. Plus, you save on funeral costs.”
Therapists are divided. Some warn this could normalize “preemptive defeatism,” while others admit it’s no weirder than goat yoga. A spokesperson for Big Casket condemned the trend, calling it “a blatant DIY threat to our industry.” In the mean time, Home Depot reported a suspicious spike in shovel sales, with receipts often including melatonin and a single white lily.
Local governments are scrambling to regulate backyard graves, citing zoning laws and “general existential discomfort.” One city councilmember groaned, “First it was tiny homes, now it’s tiny eternal homes.” For now, practitioners insist the trend is harmless. “It’s not morbid,” said one user, adjusting their dirt pillow. “It’s just advanced self-care. And if I die down here? Perfect. No extra steps.”
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