I take a ... can't know so don't worry --stoic'ish point of view. I don't worry or fret about it.. and I've replaced religion w/ some teachings from stoicism --

I take a ... can't know so don't worry --stoic'ish point of view. I don't worry or fret about it.. and I've replaced religion w/ some teachings from stoicism --mainly the parts about focusing on the fact that one day I'll cease breathing. Once you get over the fear of that fact -- there's peace in trying to "live for today because tomorrow you may die". My biggest fears/regret about that realization really is knowing I'll miss out on so much life and experiences from my kids and someday grandkids, and I'm still holding out that immortality tech gets some momentum... lol Don't think I want to live forever, but if I can see FTL and first contact -- I'll be happy. I also try not to focus on what isn't important.. i.e. what I have control over. I don't have control over afterlife, death, and how/when it'll happen so doesn't matter if we worry. Taking away the things that don't matter from our worries column frees up the stress centers in the brain. Now if only I could run a stress-free freelance dev business.