It probably depends on whether the contemplation triggers you into healthier lifestyle behaviors or triggers you into depression and self destruction. I would

It probably depends on whether the contemplation triggers you into healthier lifestyle behaviors or triggers you into depression and self destruction. I would hazard a guess that most people haven't developed their philosophy on life well enough to benefit from staring into the abyss. The catch-22 is that the only way to really get to that point is to spend some time wandering through the valley of the shadow of death. Personally, I think that sacrifice is worth it, because the only thing we are all obligated to do in life is die.