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Originally Posted by pylon
I went through a phase where I wouldn't say I was scared of death, but more confused by the notion of it. What happens? What will it feel like? Where do my memories go? Etc..... My dad is at the age where he likely has 5-10 years left, and I asked how he coped with it. And he had very wise words, on how he came to grips with it, and he said "Do you remember what it was like before you were born? It will probably be just like that."
Ever since he said that, I really felt at peace about it. Not existing before, never hurt emotionally or physically, nor will it after.
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From the great Mark Twain:
" 'I do not fear
death. I had been
dead for billions and billions of
years before I was born, and had not suffered the slightest inconvenience"
Still not comforting to me...
I do want to say thanks for all the responses. Not an easy topic to open up about.