Had I not known
that I was dead
already
I would have mourned
my loss of life.
Ota Dokan
1432-1486
Source
This translation comes from Japanese Death Poems: Written by Zen Monks and Haiku Poets on the Verge of Death.
May you find something to help you on your journey.
Brilliant philosophy. Simular mindset to other warrior cultures– Ancient Greek, Roman, Vikings… even old-school Mafia.
It’s gonna happen, so don’t worry about it.