Interesting topic of discussion that opens to many interpretations, Doctor Tany. The fact that you reflected on this at the tender age of 12/13 years old fascinates me. Especially when I was still daydreaming in my magical hidden Bluebell field of dreams at that age! Haha. The closest I came to ponder about Death at the time was through my Art History class. How art dealt with Death throughout its History. I remember my art teacher took us on a field trip to a hauntingly beautiful British cemetery that was over 400 years old! Death was a mystery to me. I was not scared. But I didn’t think anything more of it. Being young gives you a false sense of wellbeing and invincibility. I started pondering on Death more deeply perhaps 15 years ago, when I began seeing recurring patients at the clinic. Albeit my patients are generally healthy. They were all able to ambulate. Young ones in their early 60s, eldest I saw was a 97-year-old. Death is an awkward topic to openly discuss with anyone you don’t know well. Though I had a rather interesting conversation with my former neighbor in Seattle. He mentioned one day how his 96-year-old mom, an Irish woman of strong faith that she is, still is afraid of death. The followings are purely my perspectives. My impromptu response to my neighbor. You can prepare for Death by keeping Yourself healthy: Socially: Never go to bed angry with someone who matters to you, since no one knows what tomorrow may/may not bring. Physically: This simply means being healthy with no disease. Eat right. Exercise. Live a healthy lifestyle. Mentally/Spiritually: Being grateful, happy, and at peace with yourself. Have faith. Cultivating mindfulness through meditation. You can be in a room full of people during the final moments… Though when the time comes to crossover, you do it ALONE. What we perceive as peaceful, subtle, and quiet passing on our end is very subjective. No one knows what really goes on for the one who’s dying. Fully agreeing with you on this, Doctor Tany. The best way to prepare ourselves while we’re still alive, is to have a strong mind and trust in the journey. Cultivating mindfulness gives us a strong mind. The ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, not being overly reactive nor overwhelmed by what is going on. Mindfulness allows us to be our own master during our final exit, so the life force energy is hopefully transferred to its next destination peacefully. Death is a natural process that unites us all and still is a mystery Science can’t solve! Phew! Peace Out. ♥️❤️♥️