Chapter 3 Life and Death
Understanding Life, Death and the Cycle of Existence
One of the great questions of humanity is what happens after death. From a broader perspective, the answer is simple: it does not really matter for the way life is lived now. This idea may seem surprising, which is why it is important to explore it in depth and understand the natural cycle of life and death.
The Body, Nature and Constant Transformation
What is known, and how information is processed in the human mind, is that the world is in constant motion and continuous transformation. The human body is part of this natural world, and it is certain that, at some point, it will deteriorate, break down and stop functioning. This is not a failure, but a natural stage in the cycle of life.
After this stage, the body reunites with nature and returns the matter from which it was created. Returning to the ideas from the first two chapters, this information can be examined without labeling it as positive or negative. It simply describes a universal cycle. Every being is a small part of a vast process: a curve of life, death and life again. For a limited time, energy animates matter, and when that matter is exhausted, the energy re-enters the energetic mass of the planet. From there, it will animate other matter, continuing the natural cycle of transformation.
It may seem cruel that everything that defines a person – memories, knowledge, experiences – eventually disappears. This is true: all these elements fade. Yet this process is not cruel. They are replaced by other memories, other forms of knowledge, perhaps more intense, more beautiful or more important, but in any case new. This means that existence continues in other forms, again and again. It is neither good nor bad; it is simply the energy cycle of the planet, which provides the matter needed for this ongoing renewal. As long as the planet exists, these cycles continue and, in a certain sense, there is always a new beginning, a start from scratch. These are the rules of existence, even if attachment to identity and achievements makes them difficult to accept.
Accepting Change and the Natural Process of Death
Allowing things to change and accepting transformation reveals the true beauty of this universal game. Everything is new and old at the same time, and everything is constantly evolving. When change is viewed with joy and curiosity, when the next stages of the journey are awaited with the excitement of discovery, death becomes a normal, natural physical process. It is not a punishment, but both a right and an obligation of every living being, an essential part of the cycle of life and death.
Life as a Gift and the Meaning of Change
Seen in this light, death no longer appears so frightening. It becomes another journey that opens the way to a new form of life. Until that journey begins, there is already a life to be lived, and it is the most precious gift. Life is the miracle of symbiosis between energy and matter, the harmony of their common effort to survive and carry this union as far as possible.
Life constantly brings both pleasant and unpleasant experiences, but these labels are only temporary interpretations. In reality, life offers changes. What is called good or bad is just a momentary perception of a transformation. Over time, what once seemed like a good change may prove harmful, and what seemed negative may reveal itself as beneficial. The essence remains the same: life, death and rebirth are interconnected stages in the great cycle of existence, guided by continuous change.
Defining details
Memories, identity and the passage of time
It is necessary to return to reasoning and reflect on what defines a person: memories, experiences and knowledge. There is often the belief that losing memories means losing one’s essence, but in reality many memories are simply stories left in the past. They are occasionally recalled only to remember that there was happiness or sadness at some point. On closer thought, the person in the memory is no longer the same as the person in the present. That version existed then, but remained in the past, because the passage of time brings constant change and identity evolves with it. The self from the memory is no longer fully recognizable, becoming just another story that has not yet been forgotten, alongside thousands of other forgotten stories. Ten years later, it is almost impossible to know what happened on a specific ordinary day if nothing truly memorable occurred. The word itself is revealing: “memorable” is what deserves to be remembered. If nothing significant happened, that day practically does not exist in personal memory, and a simple calculation appears: how many days have been lived and how many memories truly remain.
The fear of the new and the continuity of life
There are thousands of forgotten memories precisely because they do not carry anything essential to remember. After so many things fade away, it may seem that losing the few dozen memories that seemed important would mean losing identity. In reality, it is not identity or consciousness that causes the greatest concern, but the unknown and the new. Just as every decision once created memories, the same process continues throughout life, highlighting what is useful, beautiful or painful, learning from some experiences and fearing others. In any new cycle of existence, adaptation continues. A next life, or simply the next stage of this life, will bring both joys and sorrows, fulfillment and suffering. Until then, the present life still needs to be lived fully and used as an opportunity for growth. The essential element is trust in one’s own ability to face change and to try new things. A simple daily affirmation can become a guiding principle: I will manage, for better or worse, but I will manage.
Death is just a natural process
Life, death and what truly matters
Regarding death, there is actually very little to say about the moment itself, because it is usually a very short process. It can be measured in seconds. Imagine it takes 100 seconds to die. Living just one year means over 31 million seconds. From a broader perspective of life and death, what is more important to focus on: those 31 million seconds of living, or those 100 seconds at the end of the journey?
Fear of death and the cycle of life
The reality is that fear often appears first, and then the decision is made to remain afraid. It is not necessarily about being right or wrong. Many times there is simply not enough information to make any decision, and only when that moment arrives will the right decision be made based on the experience and the data received then.
Accepting being part of a natural cycle of life and death means understanding that every ending is also a beginning, and that the cycle continues regardless of success or failure. Life, unlike death, is measured in joys, emotions and meaningful experiences that make the heart beat faster.
Fear is the enemy of life. It steals joy, limits living fully and places a veil of doubt over every experience. One powerful maxim is this: if there is a belief that trying something might lead to death and that outcome actually happens, does it help to know that the fear was justified? The threshold will be crossed sooner or later anyway.
Whether life is lived cautiously and trouble is avoided or whether it is lived boldly, the end of the cycle will still be reached. Extreme caution may delay that moment a little, but it often leaves far fewer stories to tell, because stories are rarely about what was never done. Of course, this does not mean seeking reckless danger. There is no value in pulling a lion by the tail just to see what happens. That would only close the cycle much faster and cut short the goodness, beauty and discoveries that still await in this life.
Choosing life over fear
It is more helpful to stop thinking obsessively about death as a process, because it takes very little time and is inevitable for every human being. Worrying constantly about how or when death will come, in an attempt at self‑protection, does not change the outcome and does not add quality to life.
What truly matters is life itself. It is more meaningful to focus on:
- What brings joy and happiness
- What creates fulfillment and purpose
- What experiences make the heart beat faster
- What memories are worth creating and sharing
Energy and strength are better invested in these essential activities that give meaning to existence. Life is beautiful and deserves to be lived in each of its cycles, with presence, courage and openness. Surrendering to life and choosing to live fully transforms the fear of death into a deeper appreciation for every moment that is still to come.
A new beginning
Spiritual perspective and the cycle of renewal
From one perspective, every living being moves through a continuous spiritual cycle of life, death, and renewal. No one is the first and no one is the last to walk this universal path of transformation. Many spiritual traditions and religions teach that after death there is Heaven or Hell, and life is often shaped by rules followed out of fear of what might happen otherwise. Yet a paradox appears: religion speaks of Heaven and Hell, but also of life after death and the soul’s journey. If consciousness or life continues, then Heaven and Hell may be only intermediate stages—a transition toward a new beginning, a fresh spiritual start from zero.
The relationship between forgetting and novelty
Memories of childhood often reveal the pure joy of being small, present, and carefree. Those simple, happy moments of early life could not exist in the same way if all current memories and experiences were kept; the mind would no longer be truly carefree or innocent. This is why the energy released from matter becomes impersonal and opens a new chapter in the cycle of existence. The beauty of the "new" is possible only through forgetting and letting go. For something to become genuinely new, what was before must be released so that a different form of life and awareness can emerge.
Attitude in the face of the end
Transition is a natural process, and every living organism experiences it as part of its own metamorphosis, growth, and spiritual evolution. The duration of this cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is not a personal decision, but the way the path is walked until the very end is what defines a life. It is not for anyone to decide when the cycle closes; it ends as a natural consequence of all accumulated choices, actions, and their effects across time.
Dignity and gratitude
What matters most is the attitude with which the end of life is faced. It can be met on one’s knees, in fear or pleading, or it can be met with dignity and inner peace. It is possible to finish with head held high and a serene gaze, with a smile and thoughts of gratitude for all the beautiful moments lived—the experiences that brought pride, joy, wisdom, and meaning. Gratitude for life, for every lesson and every moment, brings peace and rest to the soul until a new cycle begins and a new beginning unfolds.
The importance of the journey
In the end, it becomes clear that the journey of life is what truly matters; the destination is secondary. The essence lies in what is done day by day, in what is attempted regardless of success or failure, victory or defeat. To live fully is to embrace each day as if it were the last, so that when that final day arrives, the flashback of a lifetime reveals a story in which everything possible was tried, love and meaning were pursued, and life was genuinely, deeply, and consciously lived.
Continue or restart?
Conscious energy in the life–death–life cycle
An essential element in the energy–matter–reason cycle is the development of conscious energy. This development assumes that after energy separates from matter and then takes over other matter to achieve symbiosis, the energy becomes aware and can take over part of the old cycle, or even more. It is an evolution of awareness of matter and, especially, of energy that can be achieved within a life–death cycle, so that a project, or several projects, can be continued in the next cycle. There are many examples of people who remember things, details, and facts from previous lives or from a single previous life. (Perhaps the best-known example is Pythagoras, the famous genius and mathematician.)
From memory to awareness of energy
These people succeeded not through ordinary memory processes, but by becoming aware of energy from cycle to cycle. Partially or at a higher level, they managed to become conscious of energy and to personalize it.
In this way, they created a clear line between what they were and what they became, illustrating a fundamental principle on this planet: everything is transient, yet everything follows a continuous life–death–life cycle. Everything passes, everything transforms, and nothing is truly lost.
Human evolution as energetic evolution
The idea of becoming a more self-aware human being, capable of consciously managing one's own energy, is truly inspiring. This path begins with a rational and conscious choice to pursue a more meaningful and joyful life. For those interested in exploring human potential through the lens of energetic development, further information is available via our contact address. Many individuals are currently exploring and experimenting with these forms of spiritual and personal growth. While these perspectives offer a profound shift in how we view the world—emphasizing our shared humanity over traditional divisions—they focus primarily on individual empowerment. By prioritizing inner balance and personal fulfillment, an individual becomes more self-reliant. Such a shift in perspective encourages a lifestyle based on conscious choices rather than conventional patterns of production and consumption.
Live and feel alive
Embracing the cycle of life
Life and death form an endless cycle, and every stage of that journey carries its own joy and meaning. Beyond evolving and growing, the purpose of life is simply to live fully. To truly live, it is necessary to constantly explore, experiment and try new things. To discover what is new and to feel the desire to experience it, it is essential to think, search and remain curious. A poetic way to describe this is to plan the chaos of life. When one chapter of chaos ends, a new one begins. In this way, there is always a story to tell at the end of the cycle. The warning remains – be mindful of the chaos that is invited in and of the ways to survive it. Only by surviving it can the story be enjoyed.
Choice, change and the present moment
No one is in a position to decide what others should do with their lives, because suggesting a path can easily become a form of manipulation. Each person must choose for themselves, honor that choice and dedicate themselves completely to making it real. As a gentle recommendation, it helps to remember the basic rule of the planet – nothing is eternal and everything changes.
Time limits matter. "This is what I would like to do always" is often a longer commitment than it should be. Replace always with now. This is what I want to do now. The present moment is where life actually happens.
Living with respect and intention
Life becomes richer by asking questions, seeking understanding and following rules that are consciously accepted, not blindly inherited from others. Above all, it is important to respect life itself – both personal life and the lives of all living beings. Knowledge can be shared and others can be taught, but each person must be allowed to live according to their own rules. Every second matters, because no moment can be reclaimed. Time is not exactly lost; it is simply unused, and unused time can sometimes feel more painful than time that is clearly gone.
Writing the story of a meaningful life
Life can be imagined as an almost empty notebook with only a few pages already written. Many blank pages remain, and they will be filled through decisions, actions and experiences. Years from now, when that notebook is opened again, what will be there to read? Will it be filled with the same repetitive activities – work, sleep, eat – or will it contain something more? Perhaps different choices would be made if it were clear that there are still a few blank pages left. Faced with that awareness, the choice might be simple – to live more fully and to feel truly alive.
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