That is much more interesting. I think one thing we could do is look at the phrasing we use? Why do we say ‘mere’ cessation, when perhaps we should be using a term like ‘spectacular’. I’ve heard it likened to a shooting star. After traveling far across the universe, these tiny (insignificant) specs of dust burn up far above Earth’s surface as they plunge at terrific speeds into the upper atmosphere, making the air around them glow as they pass by, thereby giving a wonderful display to all who witness the spectacle.
What is pessimistic about that? They’ve completed their journey, done what needs to be done, and have gone out leaving a spectacle in their wake - and what’s more, very often they lead more of us (insignificant specs of dust) on to that spectacular cessation. 