I wouldn't say I'm anything, but Buddhist thinking makes the most sense to me. It certainly provides answers I can live with.

When Dad got diagnosed with cancer some six years ago my immediate reaction was shock and upset. Dad grabbed me by the arms, firmly, jokingly shook me, and said: 'you know how it works! Everything changes and nothing is permanent'.

Six years on and weeks away from his transformation from one matter state to another, he's still grappling a little. I think most of us do, even if we know - KNOW - we are all beautiful dust.