I believe we have a plan before we come and that it is only an illusion that time passes. We know untold numbers of beings in heaven with whom we contract with in the illusion of life & death. The end is determined(love wins) but we must still play our parts. Our choice were already made but it is fun to play the role of actor. It is very painful to try to say in words what I know in my spirit but if you can wade your way through my NDE, I have already posted it in the NDE forum. Tell me what it says to you about death and dying if you want. I can tell you this for sure... I do not fear death at all. When it comes, I will rush to the light and lift my head and look directly into the face of God.