I was curious what you thought about eating also, this is a desire I am looking to conquer.
Sex, food and alcohol.
Do you ever crave a particular food and feel the need to satisfy the idea? Often we
know some idea's are greater than the reality but that doesn't stop the craving or the agitated/restless mind from seeking fulfillment.
It's easy to see just how animal we are in the pursuit of developing will-power. This plight grants sympathy for our animal brothers and sisters. We are beautiful no doubt...
Sleep, meditation and exercise have been helpful to overcome particular indulgences. I am looking to better prepare myself with not existing, though this idea may be abhorred by some, I find an approaching desire to be reacquainted with the Shiva/Babaji energy or more plainly- the destroyer and the lightless light.
I am not ready to die, I'm not asking about information of an afterlife either. I have other desire's to fulfill while I am here. I suppose you are spot on to say death and rebirth are heavy themes in me and seeing as some of us at the portal are looking to escape the entrapment of routine, live with a sense of purpose or burn some Karma I wanted to bump this and name my response: Combating desires.
Should you have any other tips I am all eyes & ears.

Namaste friend!