The fear of dying is quite common, and most people state that the thought of dying is scary, at least to some degree. Some reports indicate women fear death more than men, and others argue younger people fear death over the elderly. It’s not something we talk about at a cocktail party or having coffee with friends. “Oh, hello, nice

October is usually the time of year I start seeing pumpkin flavors advertised at supermarkets, coffee shops, and eateries: pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin crème brulee, pumpkin bread, and tarts, cookies, soups, cheesecakes, and muffins, building up to the holidays and, yes, that infamous pumpkin pie. I don’t mind pumpkin flavors now, but I hated them for a long time, avoiding

Suffering is defined as the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship. For example, war will cause widespread suffering; my friend suffers a lot during the winter when it’s cold, and his joints get stiff; or, because of her unimaginable guilt, she suffered greatly. I don’t know anyone who hasn’t suffered at some point in their lives, be it physical,