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I also could die for a variety of other reasons, perhaps in less than five years, five months, five weeks, five days... I might die in less than five minutes. The cause and time of death are impossible for me to know in advance.
What is certain is that I will die.
Understanding this, I will be less surprised and confused in the event that, some day, I notice that I seem to be dying.
It's all right. Those who are born, die. Always have, always will. It's the nature of a changing system subject to entropy. Nothing personal.
Right now, I am alive. I intend to make the most of this time and live happily. Quality is more important than quantity. If I notice that I am dying, it will be especially important to use that moment wisely, extend love to myself and everyone, and so die peacefully.