You and I are on the same page here, except I believe we are just highly evolved animals who die and that is that...ashes to ashes..dust to dust.
I would generally agree but I think like most people I would hope there is something more. As I stated in the post I think this fear is responsible for much religious beliefs.
I was a deacon in the Methodist church in my youth, brought my children up with access to religion despite the fact that I had moved on from tooth fairies and all powerful entities. I let them make up their own minds with the result one is very religious and the other believes like me
I think that is the best we can do. Let them decide for themselves.
I hope your health takes a turn for the better @thecryptofiend.
Thank you. I now put my health first beyond career and other concerns and it is better. Thank you for your candid and thoughtful comments.