How do you cope with an awareness of impending death -- inside?

How do you cope with an awareness of impending death -- inside?
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answer:I have been lucky till now (healthy and never in danger), but I have lived with somebody terminally ill. I can’t say I coped well with that: I did what needed to be done but it stays with you forever… Probably because of that I’m very mindful of making the most of every day, including brightening the day of others like the person in your office you wrote about. If you feel comfortable doing it, I would reach out to him the way you would reach out to anybody else. Go have a coffee, talk about sports, the usual (usual is great when things are not going well) , and see if you connect. As far as your last question, I’m aware of being closer to death than earlier. I’m glad I don’t know my “expiration date” so I can focus more freely on making the most of every day!
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