“Does the idea of death change the way we live our lives?” Many people see death as a deadline, the end of our time on earth, but when I think about death my mind instantly goes straight to life. Because in my eyes you can’t have life without death. Our lives are made by so many special moments in time and when you take away the idea of death you would not have the urgency to create these moments. This idea of death has always been viewed so negatively and is something to be feared. I’m not saying that everyone should view death as a happy and positive thing but I think if you change your perspective on it you could change your life for the better. Instead of viewing death as something to fear you could embrace it. Accepting that it is something that happens in your life and to live the most meaningful life possible before that day comes. This attitude and perspective towards life and death has changed the way I live. I find myself creating more exciting and special moments by just living each day as it was my last. All in all I think that life is something to be treasured and we are all fortunate enough to be blessed with one and as long as we live each and everyday meaningfully our views on death should not affect our lives for the worse.