Still don't want to die (body has survival instinct), but know death isn't what was thought. This creates

Still don’t want to die (body has survival instinct), but know death isn’t what was thought. This creates freedom without nihilism. Can fully engage life without desperate clinging.

This realization usually comes after years of deep practice or profound experiences. It represents enlightenment territory - not complete enlightenment necessarily, but touching the core recognition that liberates from the ultimate fear.