(((Mouse)))

I agree with kkin9's post, that fearing death can be a positive sign. It shows a certain level of self-awareness...not Maslow backwards, but perhaps Maslow and beyond! I think it is about finding meaning. We all know that death is a natural part of the cycle of life, but what scares us is living a life without meaning.

I recently read 'Existential Therapy' by Irvin Yalom, and one of the main sections of the book is about facing the fear of dying. Most of it is available online in Google Books...you might find it an interesting read.