Life's Only Guarentee = Death...

It is a fairly startling statement, but it is completely true. Besides death, what in life is 100% without a doubt guaranteed for every single human?

Nothing at all. 

So, you hear a statement like that and then what do you think? For me I heard it spoken by one of my close friends after a church service and it struck me deeply. I was once again reminded how important our time on this Earth is right now, but I was also reminded how short our time is here, too.

Though, I must admit that thinking about death makes me feel a bit scared. Now I might be a spiritual person, but even still I don't think I have enough knowledge to really know what to expect after I die. What is even scarier is thinking that I am not doing enough right this second to prepare my way for eternal life. 

I did a little bit of Google-ling online and I found out that Thanatology that is the study of death and dying and also Thanataphobia is the fear of death (in case you wanted to get some additional morbid information). For me I don't think that reading about the research that is being done on death and dying will succumb my fears of what will happen to me after I die.

However, I did do some research on those who had near-death experiences and shared their own experiences about what they saw and felt. These stories resonate more with me personally and help me to funnel through my thoughts and fears of death. However, I think you should do your own research and see what you think. I would be interested to hear your thoughts, stories, and perspective on death and dying.

Another friend made the statement that every human is simply a Pilgrim on their journey through this life to the promised land (Heaven).

I really like that thought... 

"Heaven is for Real" tells the story of a little boy who had a trip to Heave and back.
http://heavenisforreal.net/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3xItrGOi6Q;autoplay=1

"90 Seconds in Heaven" An extraordinary true story of death, heaven, and a return to life on earth.
http://www.90minutesinheaven.com/