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by FLUX-YOU 3400 days ago
Some people think they're invincible and end up dying at 22. Others are scared of cancer and end up dying at 22.

Some people think they're invincible and end up dying at 92. Others are scared of cancer and end up dying at 92.

This absolutely obvious observation highlights the choice (if possible) you make in how you deal with your future maybe/maybe-not existing. You deal with it how you think you ought to deal with it. Did a parent or friend get cancer? Were they positive and hopeful about it? Maybe you take from them and try to be like them. Maybe they became depressed and just passed on quietly and you don't want to go out like that. Both can be a motivation to act a certain way.

There's no cosmic sense of justice for being proud about being in physically peak condition and you later get smacked down later with terrible news. So I don't think you should feel guilty for feeling invincible -- just don't be an asshole. :)