Ironic how this 2 year old thread on death was revived.
The thought of death makes me realize how short life is. Sometimes I envision myself as being old and approaching death, and reflecting back upon my life. I imagine quantifying how much time I spent on certain aspects of life. The average person could spend about 25 years sleeping, 11 years working, 5 years waiting in lines, 6 months waiting for traffic lights...
I hope we all maximize the amount of quality time we spend with loved ones or doing things we truly enjoy. I work hard at advancing my career, but I am always anxious to walk out that door and give a hug to a loved one. I can't wait to be retired and have more control over how I allocate my precious time.
I enjoyed reading this thread. Thanks for sharing the interesting viewpoints and experiences.