What lies beyond the veil?

Except for the saintly, all of us have doubts about what lies beyond the veil of death.

Some of us openly acknowledge that we have no idea what follows death. Others avow a firm belief, but harbor secret doubts. Very few have an unwavering belief in the exact nature of their destination.

Fear of the unknown is the greatest fear of humankind, and death is our greatest unknown. What to do? Acknowledging the doubts and the fears is a powerful beginning. It is liberating to say, "Yes, I don't know, and yes, I am afraid." Beyond that, the path to happiness lies in living in the moment - enjoying what you are doing today. You don't need a reason to be happy, just a choice.