When you realize that death is not death and only the beginning of the birth of something new, you don't fear death as much; in the case of symbolic deaths on the path personal growth, death becomes more useful, even powerful, an opportunity for something newer and better to grow in the place of the imperfect part of you which dies, if you can release your attachment to it. The seed seems tiny and insignificant, but the fallen tree gives it enormous potential.

When you view life as a gift and live it to the fullest, you don't fear death because you'll die knowing you actually lived, and didn't waste your potential or your Time, and because when the Time comes, you will finally be able to rest, before it's Time to live again.

When you accept death as your friend who will one day relieve you of the heavy responsibility which gives your life meaning and strengthens your Love, you are able to keep pushing forward no matter what, because the pain won't last forever.

When you live a life motivated by Love and acting out of Love, you don't fear death, because it will pat you on the back, and not damn you to more pain because of the pain you caused.

When you live a life of Love, you do fear death a little, out of respect to it and your strong will to live, because you couldn't bear to leave your responsibilities behind before they are as complete as possible, you couldn't bear to leave your Loved Ones behind.