Therefore, we can never compare the results that people have, because we don't know their past histories. The residual mind continuum that we bring with us certainly has a bearing on this life, particularly on where we are born, under what circumstances and in what sort of family. Since death is imminent for everyone no matter what their age, it is skillful to be ready for it now. The last thought moment at death is the one that impels the rebirth consciousness to its next destination. We can compare that to going to sleep at night and our last thought moment is that we will wake up at four o'clock in the morning.
Most people can easily do that.
The last thought moment becomes the first one upon waking. Dying is exactly the same, except that the body that wakes up is a new one, and looks different now. It is likely that it will be a human being again, unless one has behaved too badly for such a rebirth. Even though people often wish for rebirth in a deva realm, most people probably return as human beings. The last thought moment is the one that connects with the strongest experience in this life time.