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Impermanence is swift; life-and-death is the vital matter. The World Health Organization has raised its alert level concerning the Swine Flu to a 5 on a scale of 1 to 6. We're all going to die.

Eventually. As Stephen Batchelor asks, "Since death alone is certain, but the time of death is uncertain, what should I do?" This is a very important question to bear in mind.

The Swine Flu Pandemic can be considered a great teacher if it causes us to ask this of ourselves more sincerely.