Going around not fully believing that you're going to die is really problematic because it affects how you think about the future of the planet, about the future of your own life, about the decisions you're making.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
You don't get to choose how you're going to die, or when. You can only decide how you're going to live. Now.
It's terrible to realize you don't learn how to live until you're ready to die, and then it's too late.
There's the constant concern with what happens to you when you die. Every society thinks about that and makes things to deal with that.
Accepting your own mortality is like eating your vegetables: You may not want to do it, but it's good for you.
It is sensible of me to be aware that I will die one of these days. I will not 'pass away.'
We're so terrified of death in Western culture that we have to make up a myth of an afterlife. I think there's something to be said for living your life very mindful of the fact that you're going to die because I think you carry yourself differently. It doesn't have to be this big, negative bummer.
If you are fully alive to the prospect of dying, you really start reprioritising your life.
Just because you've faced your own mortality, it doesn't make it any less frightening.
Why should I be worried about dying? It's not going to happen in my lifetime!
I don't believe in dying. It's been done. I'm working on a new exit. Besides, I can't die now - I'm booked.