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I don't think that is true at all. It is neither unachievable as many people have achieved this already* - I don't see any reason why it should alienate me - I believe this state rather goes along with being more compassionate and empathetic - so I'd argue the opposite is true.

* to give you one random example coming to mind - the journalist in Mexico who got killed by murderers from a drug cartel past week knew very well what was at stake and chose to keep doing his job - so I'd argue he managed to come to terms with having to die. it's an extreme example but reaching this mental state is likely easier in less extreme life circumstances - those most of us are impacted by.