I came to terms with my mortality a long time ago -- death holds no real fear for me, and I'm a happier person as a result.
You're right, too, in pointing out all the amazing things surrounding us -- the simple things that nevertheless remind us on occasion of how important it is to enjoy the life we have now, rather than worrying about whether we'll still have it many years hence. :)
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9/7/04 16:30 (UTC)You're right, too, in pointing out all the amazing things surrounding us -- the simple things that nevertheless remind us on occasion of how important it is to enjoy the life we have now, rather than worrying about whether we'll still have it many years hence. :)