The article explores how the denial of death doesn't benefit us in the long run. It argues that avoiding thoughts of death can lead to increased fear. Instead, reflecting on life's meaning helps us face mortality. The avoidance of death-related topics encourages unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as distraction through indulgence. A shift towards recognizing and contemplating death may help reduce anxiety, fostering a more contented and fulfilling life, making the inevitable reality of death easier to accept.
In the long run, denial of death does little to serve us. The more satisfied our life is, the more we live, and this makes the reality of death less shocking.
Denial helps us in the moment to avoid feeling uncomfortable or anxious when thinking about death. But in the long run, denial does not help us.
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