Have you ever thought of death? I found myself thinking about death today. I didn’t think of suicide, I thought of death: there’s a difference. Suicide is taking your own life by overdosing on pills, self-inflicted gunshot wounds, jumping off bridges etc. Death comes as a thief in the night by sickness, car accidents, murder, advanced aging etc. The most interesting thing about death is that we all have to experience it one way or another. No matter what nationality, color, creed, ethnicity, or religion you are, no matter how much money you have or don't have, one thing is for sure and two things are for certain; we all have to die one day.
While thinking about death I couldn’t help but ask myself a question; am I afraid to die? As I pondered on this question I realized the answer was rather simple. I realized that I am not afraid to die, I am in fear of how I will die. Since we all have to die one day it is safe to say that dying in a painless way is the wish for all mankind; at least that is my belief. Would you agree? The average person when asked how they would like to die would probably say dying in their sleep.
So why am I writing about death? I am writing about death because it is a topic rarely discussed and yet we all have to experience it one way or another. I believe that many people take life for granted; we move about our day as if tomorrow is promised not realizing that in the blink of an eye the life we are taking for granted can be over. I am not suggesting that you think about death daily; what I am suggesting is that you evaluate your life, appreciate your life, and don’t take anything for granted, because whether you want to believe it or not, death is right around the corner.
The topic IS rarely discussed. Even condolence cards never use the word.
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Proof this. There are some writing errors.
I would have to say I'm not scared to die myself, but I'm scared of the people I love dying. Even though they would be out of pain and either gone for good or in some type of "better place" like heaven, I would be devastated. How selfish of me. Lol
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't say that I'm scared to die either. But, I can say that it is irritating to hear people make jokes about it 24/7. For example, the whole let’s make a joke about 2012. I don't want it to be the end of the world. I still haven't had the chance to take my shot at life yet. I just don’t see why people think it’s funny to joke about practically being cut short. That is true too about condolence cards. I never took notice to that. Great post and I totally agree with the last sentence.
ReplyDeleteSo many people are scared to drive due to car accidents related to possibly death. I believe, no matter where you are if its your time, its your time.
ReplyDeleteSomeone who went to my campus (PSUGA) just recently died (2/4/12). He had a rare leukemia. Cancer sucks, but it even more sucks because he barley started his life.
I often think about this too. I use to want to know how it felt to die...(I don't know, because I never died before). All that matters is that I am saved and believe in Jesus Christ. When it is time for me to go, I am ready. My prayer is that I go peacefully. I am just trying to live right and treat people right to make it into heaven. No one knows the day nor hour. I want to be ready. Good post :)
ReplyDeleteI've thought about it a lot. It seems to creep about when I least expect it: before sleep. My mind will race, and then I can never get to sleep comfortably! Until the moment happens, I don't plan on thinking about it. I'm going to live, do what I love, and be happy.
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ReplyDeleteGlad to see you're generating discussion.
Dr C