I think about death a lot, I really do, because I can't believe I won't exist. It's the ego isn't it? I feel that I should retreat into a better form of Zen Buddhism than this kind of ego-dominated thing. But I don't know, I mean, I want to come back as a tree but I suspect that it's just not going to happen, is it?

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In this quote, the speaker expresses their contemplation of death and their struggle to accept the idea of non-existence. They ponder whether their preoccupation with death stems from their ego, and consider adopting a more enlightened, egoless approach like Zen Buddhism. However, they express uncertainty about the possibility of returning as a tree or experiencing a different form of existence. The quote reflects a contemplation of mortality, the desire for a meaningful afterlife, and a search for spiritual enlightenment.

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