Phoebe asked me, "Tell me, what do you think of the afterlife?" I was a bit nonplussed. I had no idea what she thought, but I knew that the question must be of greater interest to someone of her age than to me. But our conversation had been completely honest, and before I could speak, honesty and tact had joined hands in my answer. "I have no faith at all, " I said, "but sometimes I have hope." I rather think, " she replied, "that total annihilation is the most comfortable position." I was shaken. The horse clopped on. The children laughed behind us. When I die, " she said, "I don't expect to see any of my loved ones again. I'll just become a part of all this." She waved her hand at the surrounding countryside. "That's all right with me. Sena Jeter Naslund
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The idea that absolutely everything that has ever existed will one day come to an end is very comforting. This comforting sense of permanence is comforting to the people who love us even though they know that we will someday cease to exist. However, what happens to the people who are not important to us? One of the most popular beliefs about death is that it is final. When someone dies, all their memories will vanish and they will be reduced to dust until the end of time.

The idea of death as final can be very comforting because it means there is nothing for us to worry about. If we do not matter, then we can just sit back and enjoy life without having to worry about our loved ones who are still alive not remembering us.

Source: Ahabs Wife, Or The Stargazer

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