Most of us live our lives with a deep-seated fear of death, either repressing it completely or frantically trying to cram as much “living” as possible into our limited time. We often feel like we’re in a race against the clock, compelled to maximize sensory enjoyment before our inevitable end.
However, this perception of finite time is an integral part of the illusion of our 3-D world. In truth, we have absolutely nothing to fear in death. We are eternal beings, and dying is simply a process of going home.
Our real concern, then, shouldn’t be about the end of physical life. Instead, we should worry about failing to take full advantage of this incredible opportunity in the present moment—to advance our growth as spiritual beings. This means fully engaging ourselves in meeting life’s challenges and embracing its opportunities to the fullest, rather than being distracted by the illusion of a ticking clock.
