Fear of Death Ruins Life

Dying is difficult and mysterious. But I’ve never seen a reason to be afraid of it.

I went into end-of-life work because I believe, at my core, that everyone deserves a good death, whatever they conceive that to be. Unfortunately, too many people experience a paralyzing fear of this inevitable part of life. They do everything to NOT think about it. Some actively deny that death even occurs.

As a result, they’re not planning or talking about it either.

Testimonies from people who've clinically died and been revived are overwhelmingly positive. Many report feeling love and peace on the other side. A few didn’t even want to come back. Still, many are afraid, and the consequences shouldn’t be ignored.

Death Anxiety

Fear of death alters behaviors and destinies. Governments, religions, and corporations use this fear to manipulate and control. In The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life, authors Sheldon Solomon, Jeff Greenberg, and Tom Pyszczynski discuss how death anxiety often presents itself in negative ways.

How does death anxiety ruin life?

Excessive Consumption

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