The ultimate way to leave life (as we know it) is by transmuting into white light. Very few have managed it. This method leaves behind no dead body. I intend to end this life with a well-preserved body, but I'm not sure if I'll manage that or not. We'll see. As for the ride, it has been absolutely remarkable thus far. No complaints there, except that it would have been fun to have had some more happy love affairs along the way.