How to find yourself

The Dewa Sanzan mountains in Yamagata are famous as mountains of rebirth. Metaphysically, mind you. And to be reborn, can you guess what you need to do first?
Die.
Metaphysically, mind you.
So when it comes to finding yourself. Can you guess what you need to do first?
MOUNTAINS OF WISDOM
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