How do I handle aging and the reality of death?

How do I handle the aging process and the reality of death?

“It is the things in ourselves that we refuse to face that have the greatest potential to tyrannize is. To deny the reality of fears is not to know ourselves, and then we risk becoming possessed by that which we refuse to face. … The courage to face unpleasant aspects of our inner self comes from feeling deeply loved. It also comes from the assurance that we are safe. Our gaze needs to go back and forth between divine love and our fears. We gain courage to face our fears as we soak in love. Meditation on aspects of Jesus’ life and teaching can help you further ground yourself in perfect love” (David Benner, Surrender to Love, pp. 49-50).