Too many details regarding our existence have not been revealed to us or we've forgotten through the generations to make even an “educated” guess. We can wonder and dream about a grand creation and majestic existence, but when it comes to brass tax, we just don't know what brought us here, what we are to do, and what lies beyond our physical world.
The trick is to be comfortable within that situation.
However, given the choice, I would prefer “I am” to “he was.”
Argh! That came dangerously close to quoting Neil Diamond.
http://www.neildiamondhomepage.com/l...g.htm#IAmISaid
Now I know my end must be near.