This text explores the intricate relationship between the joy of living and the inevitability of death. The author questions whether it is possible to experience true joy without acknowledging and incorporating the reality of our mortality. While death is often perceived as something negative or repulsive, the essay suggests that such fear may stem from the circumstances surrounding dying rather than death itself. In certain contexts, death can be viewed as liberation or even welcomed. The common rejection of death is interpreted as a result of becoming too accustomed to life’s gifts, viewing life as an indefinite possession rather than a temporary loan or a mission. The text challenges the reader to consider whether learning to find joy in mortality is a necessary task for a meaningful life. Ultimately, it calls for a shift in perspective, where life is treated as a commitment and a duty, allowing for a more profound and authentic form of joy that remains unclouded by the fear of the end.