Actual Christianity

Reframing how we perceive death as a species.

One of the most powerful ways to remove obstacles to enlightenment is the sincere release of all fear, especially the fear of death. Accepting death as inevitable, without resistance, delivers a profound blow to the ego. The ego is fueled by fear, and nothing disarms it more than a genuine inner shrug that says: when I’m gone, I’m gone.

This release has to be real, not intellectual. It’s the moment you can honestly say: I release all attachment to life and to this body. This body and identity are not who I am. When death happens, it happens. And mean it.

One of the most spiritual and transcendent experiences of my life occurred when I truly let go of all attachment to living, this body, the experiences, relationships I had accumulated, and all fear of dying. At the time, I had been dealing with a serious illness for over ten years and had grown exhausted by it. One evening, I began writing in my journal, calmly offering my goodbyes to my family in case I didn’t wake up the next morning. I accepted death not only as possible but also inevitable, but as something I no longer feared or even cared about.

At that moment, something shifted. It felt as though a door in my consciousness opened. I began receiving what I can only describe as undeniable guidance, thoughts and messages running alongside my own, yet clearly not generated by my usual inner dialogue. It startled me. I felt as though I had accessed something previously unreachable within my awareness.

In the days that followed, I experienced a series of striking and remarkable synchronicities, events and coincidences so unlikely they felt impossible to dismiss. My life began moving in a direction that no longer felt driven solely by my own effort or control. With the understanding I have now, I recognize this as alignment with a greater intelligence, what Jesus referred to as the Holy Spirit, or what I would describe as the guiding consciousness of the universe itself.

It’s likely that this path may be easier for people who are suffering from illness or long-term hardship, because such conditions often force an early confrontation with mortality. Some may already have accepted death and released their fear of it. That said, illness is not a requirement. Many people who are sick still fear death deeply. The key is not suffering itself, but a change in perspective.

The healthiest and most liberating stance is a full embrace of death as a natural fact of life, paired with the sincere release of attachment to this body and this lifetime. We are not isolated selves, we are human expressions of the universe, individual waves in the same ocean.

For anyone who doubts this, I strongly recommend attempting this practice for yourself. But it must be done with absolute sincerity. Simply repeating affirmations or reciting phrases about releasing fear is meaningless if the fear remains. The ego cannot be tricked by words alone.

Resistance to death and clinging to fear is one of the clearest signs that the ego is still firmly in control.

Acceptance becomes easier when you recognize that death is not an end, but a transition. The body is temporary, a vessel. What we are continues. In that sense, there is no true death at all. Approach the inevitable moment of expiration not with dread, but with curiosity, even excitement. It’s simply time for another turn on the ride.

On a related note, it should be stressed that despite what mainstream Christianity has been led to believe, the ‘reward’ of ‘heaven’ is not something to be enjoyed and experienced after death, but something to be enjoyed and experienced now. Please ignore all lies and disinformation within the religion that has people thinking that ‘heaven’ (also known as enlightenment) is a posthumous reward. Imagine finding out on your deathbed you had a winning lottery ticket in your pocket your entire life.

Beautifully stated by Del Toro. Accept this attitude with sincerity, put yourself in harmony with the universe instead of clinging to ego and identity. I highly recommend reviewing my prior article to help assist you on your journey. If you enjoy or appreciate what I’m doing on this website, I would appreciate a subscribe! No selling of emails or marketing will occur, it’s just for updates.