ArE YoU AfRaId oF DeAtH Or DyInG?

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battgirl

Lately, I have been disturbed by the thought of dying. I have been afraid of the uncertainty of afterlife. While it contrasts with my religious belief, I have been plagued by the idea that I do not know what happens next. If there is no afterlife, why are we born to feel all these things just to be lost and nonexistent forever? If there is indeed an place to go in afterlife, have I gain merits to be in the â€œgoodâ€ place.

My hubby tells me that this life is just a test. An pre-screening for you to join the elite group in afterlife. That I should not be scared for as long as I do my duties in accord with the universal rules of life. Live a conscious life of not wishing and doing harm to others and constantly thanking the One above for the privilege of life.

Pinilakang Tabing

"Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live." -- Tuesdays with Morrie

Having been on the deathbeds of a couple of people already, I've seen people who died swiftly, as if life was shortchanged for them and also people who have lingered long suffering only to die in the end. It has brought me to really think not only for an answer but to question what I really believe in. Is there life after death? Will it be better on the other side than it is here? And more importantly, am I living my life in accordance to the answers to these questions.

A young child once had this wish of never ever wanting to leave high school. High school was the greatest. It was the life. Friends, fun, youth and laughter. That of course is nuts, since everyone knows there are better things that come after high school. The grown-ups can tell you that and you can see it in them. But that's the difference with death. Noone can really tell you what it's like after. You just have to believe that there's something better, just like life after high school.

I know to believe does not come in easy. It did not come easy for me too. There are always a lot of things that's left to be done. And to end it all now would seem that everything that was started would turn useless. But then who really is in-charge of all these? Are we really the ones the in control or merely the prime implementors of the course of our lives?

It's when you can say, "No, I'm not afraid to die", honestly that you are truly living. And if at the end of the day, you can say to yourself you have lived the hours well, then you're on the right daily track for saying so. The good thing about it is if it's not there's still a tomorrow to rectify things. The only sad thing about death is that there's no tomorrow to make things right. So might as well do things right or rectify things at once before the game is over.

So am I afraid to die? Right now , no, and I hope and pray I can keep it up to be always ready to leave. Just like it was in high school.

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Yes, it's a true story. Maybe you were not predisposed in reading it then, like too many concerns. But one gets to think of death once in a while. Hope you read it though. You can actually finish reading it on one Tuesday. Come to think of it today's Tuesday. :-)

GROMIT

This time, moneymonkey is making sense. His answer is straightforward & true. Who isn't afraid of dying? Probably not the suicide bombers, or anyone who had committed suicide, but around 99.99% of humanity will cringe at the thought of even committing it.

My above statement refers to dying unnecessarily. If we can avoid it, we will go to great lengths to preserve our existence. But when the time comes for sacrifice, then bravery overrides fear.

Big P

When I was a kid, i was very afraid of death.
Now that i am an adult. I have less fear toward death because of Jesus Christ.
Even though I have short comings, I love and admire the teachings of Christ. I have a thirst in my heart to meet him someday.

tranquil

Growing up in where death is a common occurence everyday, it accustomed me about death.

Personally view it as part of living.

nena aka NENA

Gosh, I'm too young to die...BUT if it's my time, then so be it. I guess that makes me unafraid of dying. For me, it's a very comforting feeling to know that it is only upon dying that I will finally meet my Maker.

Jared C

i'm not afraid.. cause i know where i'm bound for when i die...
try to know God.. once you accept Him.. things in this life won't be that scary no matter what happens...

moneymonkey

Yes i am because living is what i know....the fear of death is a natural characteristic among all humans, death being regarded as the most unknown of all aspects of humanity, with the exception of rare cases of near death experiences....dying is probably a slightly less fearful prospect for people because most of us make a conscious effort not to take the risk of experiencing a painful or unexpected death, if we can help it, and instead opt for a gentle, natural death....it is irrational to claim not to have a fear of death if you've never had a near death experience....we are all afraid of death and make great efforts to avoid it....and if we weren't there would be no need to inebriate the awareness of it's inevitability with religious rituals and convictions.....by the way, WhAt iS uP wId d KoOl AzZ fOnTz, MaN?...hehehe

ryan_takaba

Death is certain, why should you fear its approach?

The only death I am afraid of is a senseless life.

solde

no i'm not afraid of dying.

Just me!

yes I'm afraid of death or even dying, cuz I will never gonna see my love ones again once i die.

p!nk

yeah.. i am afraid of dying.. even though i know someday i will die..

mcpepino

Of course. Who else is not? Only those who are contemplating suicide are probably free from this fear.

Juan C

It's normal to be afraid of something... especially death...

but if you are a believer of God, faithful... You wouldn't be afraid of death...

Wi-Skier

It's a door we can not see past, so yeah. The ultimate of unknowns at least to the rational mind.

Kis

Im not afraid to die cause I LOVE GOD and if I love him I dont care either the way I will die
I think u shouldnt be afraid of that cause u love God Right.>?

Dennis

yes but I don't dwell on such thoughts

PG_13

i'm not afraid with death and dying. it is challenge to face my world.

bAbY_Gurl26^

well I am not!

probably only the way am gonna look like when I die!^^ I mean I donÂ´t want to have my other parts missing when I die or having some holes due to bullets or stabs! If IÂ´ll die I want to look just like am sleeping!!

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