In hearing about so many people passing, it brings the question of "Am I operating my life on my own terms?" Getting old doesn't take as long as you think. Years feel like seconds. Eventually it will be you in the person's place where you currently see them at. It is not about doom and gloom. The honesty with yourself is what matters.
Having empathy has its pros and cons however it does have a positive in seeing beyond our ownself. In seeing yourself from a different perspective in looking from outside into who you are is a whole new world too many miss from the daily busyness we associate with. In seeing this, your time becomes more valuable to yourself by the choices you make. What are you choosing to change today in order to live your life on your own terms?