Not a day goes by when I wish it will be my last. I certainly wouldn't jump in front of a bus, however if one was to mount the kerb and run into me for e.g. I certainly wouldn't flinch.
I definitely fear death. I can keep the fear under control now, but I went through a phase of being terrified to go to sleep at night in case I didn't wake up. I know that if I died in my sleep it would probably be fairly peaceful and I'd not be aware of it, but thats kind of precisely what frightened me... if that makes any sense.
I even used to go to sleep with a daft 'goodbye' note next to my bed, for whomever might have the misfortune of finding my lifeless body in the morning! :eek:
I definitely fear death. I can keep the fear under control now, but I went through a phase of being terrified to go to sleep at night in case I didn't wake up. I know that if I died in my sleep it would probably be fairly peaceful and I'd not be aware of it, but thats kind of precisely what frightened me... if that makes any sense.
I even used to go to sleep with a daft 'goodbye' note next to my bed, for whomever might have the misfortune of finding my lifeless body in the morning! :eek:
That is deep. I only fear suffering, not death itself.
That is not to say I would not react if someone pointed a gun at me, but that would be a biological reaction.
Im scared of dieing before i have done certain things. One of these im getting to do next year, so my list is nearly complete now i think about it!!
is the 'list' ever really completed?
my dad was 74 when he died and he was pissed off that it was his time, he'd known for months, way before the rest of us and still made plans to travel. Unfortunately he collapsed a week before he could get to the airport.
That is deep. I only fear suffering, not death itself.
That is not to say I would not react if someone pointed a gun at me, but that would be a biological reaction.
Yes, I think most of us would. I have no fear of being dead and if someone did blow my brains out it wouldn't actually matter that I hadn't done everything in life I wanted to as I believe my consciousness would cease when I died. That doesn't mean I don't want to make the ride last as long as possible first though.
At night I get this crippling fear of death and not being here anymore and the uncertainty of not knowing what happens after we pass away.
I was just wondering if anyone had any words of comfort, they'd be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Then isn't that inherent meaning, inherent in life itself?
If there were absolutely no meaning, then what is be created would be only a fantasy or delusion, as I see it.
No Those things are not delusions but I (or we) have given them meaning and words. A little brown bird is not a delusion but what meaning does it have until a conscious mind gives one to it?
No Those things are not delusions but I (or we) have given them meaning and words. A little brown bird is not a delusion but what meaning does it have until a conscious mind gives one to it?
At night I get this crippling fear of death and not being here anymore and the uncertainty of not knowing what happens after we pass away.
I was just wondering if anyone had any words of comfort, they'd be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Hi Hayley. They may find a cure for it before you die.
Seriously Hayley, you are not very likely to simply die in your sleep unless you have sort of undiagnosed illness, so stop worrying.
You are far more likely to be killed by a knife wielding rapist as you leave the house one morning, or be shot in a bungled robbery. You will probably die a painful death as you are hit by a car driven by a drunk or something like that.
Seriously Hayley, you are not very likely to simply die in your sleep unless you have sort of undiagnosed illness, so stop worrying.
You are far more likely to be killed by a knife wielding rapist as you leave the house one morning, or be shot in a bungled robbery. You will probably die a painful death as you are hit by a car driven by a drunk or something like that.
Cheer up.
:D or get so eaten up by cancer that you can't eat, wee or poo without a tube.
Nah, life's too short too worry about death. Experience what you can and then embrace the finale. I don't fear the inevitable but will happily delay it until the time is right. That will be when I've accomplished my goals, experienced enough and am of no use to anyone. Of course I could get hit by a truck or get seriously ill but that's one of life's lotteries....
No Those things are not delusions but I (or we) have given them meaning and words. A little brown bird is not a delusion but what meaning does it have until a conscious mind gives one to it?
That little brown bird has its own meaning inherent in the universe. But it's sweet of you to notice it, aww.
Seriously Hayley, you are not very likely to simply die in your sleep unless you have sort of undiagnosed illness, so stop worrying.
You are far more likely to be killed by a knife wielding rapist as you leave the house one morning, or be shot in a bungled robbery. You will probably die a painful death as you are hit by a car driven by a drunk or something like that.
Cheer up.
At least i'd be getting some action before I die then....:rolleyes:
At night I get this crippling fear of death and not being here anymore and the uncertainty of not knowing what happens after we pass away.
I was just wondering if anyone had any words of comfort, they'd be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
I get this sometimes, when I am depressed.
I can definitely relate.
I'm not religious, so death is very uncertain to me- it sort of hinges on my own theories, and that can be quite scary.
And here's me worrying about what the hell will happen in the eternity after that!
I suppose I must be a minority out of the 6 billion you surveyed?
I'm not speaking on behalf of the entire planet, just stating the general feeling I get from reading the thread, which is that dying is more feared than death If I ever do carry out a world wide survey, I'll be sure to include you so as not to screw up the data
I'm not speaking on behalf of the entire planet, just stating the general feeling I get from reading the thread, which is that dying is more feared than death If I ever do carry out a world wide survey, I'll be sure to include you so as not to screw up the data
You're probably right though- most people don't have the imagination for it. Nothing, eternally can sort of blow your mind. Probably why so many turn to religion, amongst other reasons...
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Whatever you like I guess. What makes life worth living is different for different people.
If life does have an inherent meaning or purpose what exactly is it?
From loving, from being loved, from watching a little brown bird feeding in the garden.
Not a day goes by when I wish it will be my last. I certainly wouldn't jump in front of a bus, however if one was to mount the kerb and run into me for e.g. I certainly wouldn't flinch.
Then isn't that inherent meaning, inherent in life itself?
If there were absolutely no meaning, then what is be created would be only a fantasy or delusion, as I see it.
I even used to go to sleep with a daft 'goodbye' note next to my bed, for whomever might have the misfortune of finding my lifeless body in the morning! :eek:
That is deep. I only fear suffering, not death itself.
That is not to say I would not react if someone pointed a gun at me, but that would be a biological reaction.
is the 'list' ever really completed?
my dad was 74 when he died and he was pissed off that it was his time, he'd known for months, way before the rest of us and still made plans to travel. Unfortunately he collapsed a week before he could get to the airport.
Yes, I think most of us would. I have no fear of being dead and if someone did blow my brains out it wouldn't actually matter that I hadn't done everything in life I wanted to as I believe my consciousness would cease when I died. That doesn't mean I don't want to make the ride last as long as possible first though.
Ponder on Faith.
It'll make you feel better
No Those things are not delusions but I (or we) have given them meaning and words. A little brown bird is not a delusion but what meaning does it have until a conscious mind gives one to it?
woah deep!
Hi Hayley. They may find a cure for it before you die.
42, I thought everyone knew that.
You are far more likely to be killed by a knife wielding rapist as you leave the house one morning, or be shot in a bungled robbery. You will probably die a painful death as you are hit by a car driven by a drunk or something like that.
Cheer up.
see, dying in your sleep's not so bad!
Nah, life's too short too worry about death. Experience what you can and then embrace the finale. I don't fear the inevitable but will happily delay it until the time is right. That will be when I've accomplished my goals, experienced enough and am of no use to anyone. Of course I could get hit by a truck or get seriously ill but that's one of life's lotteries....
That little brown bird has its own meaning inherent in the universe.
At least i'd be getting some action before I die then....:rolleyes:
I get this sometimes, when I am depressed.
I can definitely relate.
I'm not religious, so death is very uncertain to me- it sort of hinges on my own theories, and that can be quite scary.
You certainly aren't the only one though.
That's the general feeling is it?
And here's me worrying about what the hell will happen in the eternity after that!
I suppose I must be a minority out of the 6 billion you surveyed?
You're probably right though- most people don't have the imagination for it. Nothing, eternally can sort of blow your mind. Probably why so many turn to religion, amongst other reasons...