Differences

One of the differences in point of view between me and the general public, is that I now recognize, largely through meditation, that various processes like death, suffering, pain or getting old are vital parts of life.  I realize that they are simply events to be lived through, learned from and “appreciated”.  I also realize from ample personal experience, that resisting these events, makes them quite a bit more difficult to get through.  Another difference is that I have a pretty good idea of what happens after a person dies (expanded consciousness and existing within the Absolute), changing my view of death, knowing there is nothing to fear.