Death is not a disaster. Too many births - that is the real disaster.

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

You may have a family, work, and things to do, but not for a moment should you forget the mortal nature of your life.

There is no "this life", "next life" - there is only life.

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