People think that death is the complete cessation of life. That is only partially true and it is good people think that way because it saves them from confronting a stark, distressing reality.
EVERY SECOND that passes is death. That second will NEVER return. It is GONE. Any good moment we have ever has lasted no more than a fleeting moment.
This requires a longer post but it is 3am and I don't even know what day it is so I gotta go....