That is, until I die. Although I mention that this fear was least significant, consider that I am human and that carnal self-interest thrived within me. These views toward loss, pain and suffering were repressed and were never shared with anyone until I took HLTH 485. I could relate, because I felt defenseless due to my negative perception of death and that perception maintained unhealthy fears. These fears affected my well-being, my behavior and my relationships with those I cared about, but with Schiraldi's guidance in analyzing my inner conflict, simple solutions were actually created.
Death is inevitable, and acceptance can contribute to inner peace.
Fears about mortality can be overcome by facing them. However, I still hadn't overcome my fear regarding its effect on the important people in my life. I want my family and friends to know that I no longer fear death and that I live each day as though it's my last. In the event that I do pass on, I also want you to know that I have been content with the human condition and comfortable with accepting the reality of the end of life. The main reason I didn't share my thoughts with you until now is because the topic is rather serious, but it no longer has to be that way.