It is the fear of personal loss, and a huge dose of reality of the cycle of life.  As much as people want to put their finger on the hands of the clock of life and stop the ticking......    that clock cannot be actually stopped,,,    it continues to tick-tock-tick-tock. 

Yes,, we have an entire sector of society who believes they can extend life and in the physical mechanics of life,, yes they have that capability. I completely disagree with their premise and actions when it comes to that "promise of extended life"  with a "special medication" or "just one more operation and they will live another "X" period of time.  I have experienced how the Medical profession prays like vultures over medical issues- (Dangles the bait of)  and the extension of "life",,, without any concern over the quality of life issues.

Read a report where something like 2/3's of all medical expenses are incurred in the last 8-14 months of a person's life. ALL in the name of "extending life".

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