'Are You Scared Of Dying?'

Yes, I am afraid of dying.

Someone who used to work at my store died a few days ago... she was only 37. She was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. I do not know the specific details of how long she had the cancer or whatnot, but I know that my boss visited her in the hospital about a week and a half ago; she was fully aware, in a good mood, and it seemed on the outside that there was nothing wrong with her. The cancer spread. A few days later, she was blind, deaf, and seemingly unaware of her surroundings.

She left behind two children, 11 and 13, and before she died (before she was diagnosed with cancer) she had lost her job, and the family had to give up their house. How horrible is that?

So yes, I'm afraid of dying. Although it is inevitable, I have no idea where, when, or how it will happen. I do not know if I will die peacefully in my sleep, or if I will die violently, or slowly, or painfully. I do not know how my family and friends will cope with it. I do not know if there is life after death, or if you just become unconscious and never wake up.

R.I.P. Lorena.

There are certain things that can rig the situation in your favor. Maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising, eating right, and do not take needless risks on the streets and highways. Pick a good doctor and do a physical every 3 months. Try to minimize the stress in your life if that is possible. For yourself, do things that make you happy and fulfilled. This all might sound hedonistic an selfish, but doing things for OTHER people is much easier if you're happy after having been taken care of yourself.