Death is a cosmic joke. If you get the joke, falling on the other side will be wonderful.

Life and death are like inhalation and exhalation. They always exist together.

Only when you confront your mortal nature, the longing to go beyond becomes a genuine force. Otherwise, spiritual process is just entertainment.  

When you face mortality, suddenly your intelligence starts working beyond the tyranny of social conditioning.

If you live joyfully until the last moment, you don't have to worry about death - that will also be a joyful process.