This it the first time I’ve thought about the afterlife in quite a while. I don’t think it really makes much difference if there is or is not an afterlife. So why put much energy into it. Certainly not something to worry about.
If I were correct in thinking that there was an afterlife, and so lived my life in a wholesome, fully-human, mindful manner, I would walk thru the pearly gates fully prepared for what lies ahead. If I were wrong and there was no afterlife, I would have lived a great life in the years I have been alive in the midst of a glorious, wonderful world.
If I were correct in thinking that there was no afterlife, and so lived my life to its fullest, I would have lived an exciting, insightful life. End of story. If I were wrong and there actually was an afterlife, I would walk thru the pearly gates in astonishment, everyone would shout “Surprise!” and I would be fully prepared for the party.
So why bother about trying to sort it all out. There is, after all, no indication one way or another. I only have the imagination of other humans to rely on. And I know how unreliable that is. Better for me to get on with life, experience it to its fullness, do what I can to avoid suffering and summon delight. Every day.