We are carrying the leftover traits of our ancestors who kept safe by predicting what would happen next so that they could be prepared. As we enter an era in which daily survival need not be a major concern we may still act as if every moment carries danger. However, it doesn't. We can begin to shift our perception to safety. We can just watch the story unfold with interest and involvement, but not need to control what will happen.
Life only exists now.
But this is it. Right now, as you read this article, you can feel completely fulfilled and at peace or not. Much of how you experience now is related to your perception. I suggest letting go of the notion of death as an inevitability and opening you up to possibilities, while not drifting too far ahead of yourself. To be alive and awake you must be present.