Originally Posted by CDSmith

No, I'm not sure you do. The only way that would be an inevitable situation is if I'm in some foreign prison or the like, and sentenced to death. It changes nothing, and being all afraid and crying and worrying about it changes nothing either, so yes, I would try to find some sort of enjoyment in my remaining days.

What exaxtly are you fishing for here? I suggest you read the serenity prayer some time, it brings what matters in life into focus. Fretting and worrying over things like death and taxes is useless and definitely time and energy well-wasted.