I once read a t-shirt that said something to this effect: “It is not the difficulties of life that scare me; but that period at the end.” Death is one of the few things that we know is sure. Yet it is not something we anticipate with excitement. Yes, many have reported having wonderful experiences of seeing bright lights and not wanting to return to the “reality” we know. But, I believe I speak for many of us when I say, “Heaven can wait.” Then there are some others who might say that they are putting off “Hell” for as long as they can. For some others, still, death is simply another waking state, and life is “but a dream.” So there are many “truths” about what it means to transition from this reality to another. Not to be overly euphemistic, but suppose death is not the dreaded monster we have created it to be but a gateway to the most peaceful existence imaginable. Or, what if we could create our own “reality in death?” We could then suspend our fear of dying and embrace, even welcome, and anticipate it. Ponder that. And if we can imagine death signifying peace then would it still be the worst thing that could happen to a person. On the contrary, some of the most horrific things that happen to us actually happen in the reality we call life. So, my final question is, “How can we create a life of peace so that we won’t have to die to get it?” May you live in peace.