You ever notice how much passion we put into life when we know there's an end?... (Jeri)

That's very very true. I have often thought about having a choice of eternal life and I know for certain I would say no to such an offer. Not being able to die from anything (accidents, suicide, falls) would be a complete nightmare. All joy would be gone if we had all the time of the world for everything. Dying is the price we pay for enjoyment.

As an aside, I have often thought that the Christian (but not only Christian) 'promise' of eternal life is a threat in disguise. Paradise to me only looks infinitesimally better than hell. Everything without an end is but torture. If you don't follow me, imagine having an orgasm with no end whether you want it to end or not. You'll enjoy the first five minutes, but after half an hour, or half a century...


Wolfgang