I can't believe I am going to die one day...

[Just_me_Mike]

I understand.

Having a perspective where moments like that are temporary hopefully offers the opportunity to appreciate them that much more when they do happen.

That perspective can be double edged.

I often wonder about the world these days where we put so much emphasis on work, growth, money, enterprise, etc... Force feed this down our kids throat, or at least allow it via tv shows, movies, etc...

Surely there was a time when the love of family trumped everything, even the all might American Dream (LOL sorry I couldn't help but laugh at my own words!)

Why does the love say between a son and father have to change at all, and instead endure forever? Isn't it up to us, what stay prominent in our lives? Don't we have a say in how the world should be? Do you think we might be giving in to what others want when we make a statement that "this" or "that" is just temporary, even if history tells us that? Isn't it us that makes history? If so, than we can write our next history, one where sons and daughters cleave to mothers and fathers until that time they might join to another. Seems to me we let history all to often make our future, instead of doing it the way we want in our heart.

OK, now that was a bit preachy sorry!

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Sounds strange, but I just can't come to terms with it. I feel like it shouldn't happen, like I am special and shouldn't die. Anyone else ever feel that way?

Heck, don't come to terms with it then. Just convince yourself that you will live forever because some invisible, all-powerful being loves you. Problem solved.

 

[Just_me_Mike]

Heck, don't come to terms with it then. Just convince yourself that you will live forever because some invisible, all-powerful being loves you. Problem solved.

Interesting that you interject a need for invisible all powerful being.

I was content with a hug from my kid, and the power from that

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Interesting that you interject a need for invisible all powerful being.

I was content with a hug from my kid, and the power from that

Well hey, different strokes.

 

[Xafwak]

Everything dies. Isn´t it beautiful?

I think death is one of the best things in life. Without everybody dieing this would be a stagnant world. Death always conquers life. And I don´t think that life is better than death at all.

Now sit down and shaddup. This man knows what he´s talking about:

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YouTube - The Beauty of Death

 

[MysticSang'ha]

That perspective can be double edged.

I often wonder about the world these days where we put so much emphasis on work, growth, money, enterprise, etc... Force feed this down our kids throat, or at least allow it via tv shows, movies, etc...

Surely there was a time when the love of family trumped everything, even the all might American Dream (LOL sorry I couldn't help but laugh at my own words!)

Why does the love say between a son and father have to change at all, and instead endure forever? Isn't it up to us, what stay prominent in our lives? Don't we have a say in how the world should be? Do you think we might be giving in to what others want when we make a statement that "this" or "that" is just temporary, even if history tells us that? Isn't it us that makes history? If so, than we can write our next history, one where sons and daughters cleave to mothers and fathers until that time they might join to another. Seems to me we let history all to often make our future, instead of doing it the way we want in our heart.

OK, now that was a bit preachy sorry!

Boy, talk about disgression.

Whether we want things to last forever or not, everything and everybody changes. I do remember a time as you are talking about when hugs with my kids were seemingly eternal. Now it's fleeting since they're taking more of an interest in their own lives (heck, they're not even fully grown yet). I remember further back when my kids were babies, and I nursed them until they weaned themselves. Those few precious years, at the time, seemed like forever. But they eventually grew out of that phase, and so did I.

I also remember that all-glowing "honeymoon" period of time when my husband and I couldn't see anything wrong with each other, and how each and every moment was spent looking into each others' eyes or in a passionate/romantic/sensual/sexual embrace. Now, we've grown more and more as a couple who have learned to adapt to each others' ever-changing quirks.

The beauty of all this is that instead of looking back on those magical times (and magical they really were), I can look at what is magical in front of me now. My kids are not sweet little children anymore wanting to be held, but they are becoming intelligent and inspired young men and women. My husband and I aren't as young as we once were, but we're much wiser and, dare I say, better than we were ten years ago.

Why try to grasp onto something that can't be put neatly inside of a cage? Why not marvel at the beauty of the moment right now? When we let go of a painful past, we can more easily and clearly see the fortunes and opportunities in front of us now. And when we let go of a peaceful and pleasurable past, we can more easily and clearly see the fortunes and opportunities in front of us now.

Either way, it's a win.

Segue - letting go IS death. And by accepting death, it's much easier to truly live in the moment.

 

[MysticSang'ha]

Edit: double post.

 

[bobhikes]

That some day I will actually want to die.

 

[Baydwin]

Sounds strange, but I just can't come to terms with it. I feel like it shouldn't happen, like I am special and shouldn't die. Anyone else ever feel that way?

Yeah, I used to get that a lot, still do on occasion. It's accompanied by a panicky feeling in my throat and chest, usually only lasts a few second though, then I lose the realisation and squish the idea into the back of my mind again.

 

[Erebus]

Pfft no need to worry about death. Death is the only chance we get to rise again and contribute to the zombie holocaust.

Oh Lord Zombie Jesus, please let there be a zombie holocaust...

 

[MysticSang'ha]

Pfft no need to worry about death. Death is the only chance we get to rise again and contribute to the zombie holocaust.

Oh Lord Zombie Jesus, please let there be a zombie holocaust...

I get excited at the mere thought of a zombie apocalypse.

Running around with a couple of trusted fighters with a set of katanas, a few sawed off shotguns, and plenty of ammo in a pimped-out truck........dang! :flirt:

 

[Baydwin]

Pfft no need to worry about death. Death is the only chance we get to rise again and contribute to the zombie holocaust.

Oh Lord Zombie Jesus, please let there be a zombie holocaust...

Sure, that's the hope. But I guess part of my panic is that sometimes I lose faith in the zombie apocalypse.

 

[Erebus]

Sure, that's the hope. But I guess part of my panic is that sometimes I lose faith in the zombie apocalypse.

We all go through this from time to time don't worry. I suggest you spend a night or two enjoying a B movie marathon, that should help you. Zombie Creeping Flesh is quite good despite having such a corny title (or should that be "because of").

I get excited at the mere thought of a zombie apocalypse.

Running around with a couple of trusted fighters with a set of katanas, a few sawed off shotguns, and plenty of ammo in a pimped-out truck........dang! :flirt:

don't tell me you plan on... surviving? You want to stay human? SERIOUSLY?

 

[MysticSang'ha]

don't tell me you plan on... surviving? You want to stay human? SERIOUSLY?

Hell yeah.

My options for taking out my opponent are more numerous as a human than as a zombie. As a human, I can use weapons like my katanas (I have three so far with plans to get more), guns, baseball bats, lawnmowers, etc.

As a zombie, what would I have? Claws? Teeth? Meh.... Not my thing.

 

[joea]

The very moment one is born..death is knocking at the door. Life cannot exist without death, they are the two sides of the same coin....where ever there is life...there is death.

 

[Erebus]

As a zombie, what would I have? Claws? Teeth? Meh.... Not my thing.

So many zombies have surpassed the dark days where all they could do was shamble slowly forward. Modern zombies can run, scale buildings, tear cars apart, spit acid, throw huge blocks of concrete and even fly and shoot lasers*



*This guy could anyway.

 

[Just_me_Mike]

I'm so glad people are comfortable enough around me to completely mock my thread. Please allow me to sit here like asphalt while everyone rides over me

 

[Erebus]

I'm so glad people are comfortable enough around me to completely mock my thread. Please allow me to sit here like asphalt while everyone rides over me

This isn't mocking you. Everybody gets scared at the thought of dying sometimes. Just lighten up, make the most of life and mock death whenever you can.

 

[David69]

I've decided I am not going to die. I mean what happens if you just refuse it? Surely one can just refuse to die can't they? Unless they simply get squashed by a falling piano or something. Barring some unforeseen event that kills me, can't I just decide to live forever?

Its important to have kids. we live on through them! Ever wandered why some people experience past lives! I dont think that it was them in a past life but...
ever wandered how some people can just do something without being taught! Get on a horse and ride it straight away without any prior knowledge etc!
Along with eye, hair,skin colour and genetic defects etc I reckon we inherrit memorys and knowledge. Ever get the feeling of being guided by something or just know or get a strong feeling something is gonna happen before it actually does!
Just imagine 50 yrs from now and your grand son is having your thoughts and feelings! Maybe that will be you. we evolve.
Look at the way technology is going... we are advancing in leaps and bounds.
We acomplish our dreams and desires... We went to the moon!
See how long it takes for humans to manipulate the ageing process!!! speed up the renuell of cells. IIt was on news that they have cracked the canswer code! (I havent heard anything since btw so dont take it as fact) what I am saying is... we will live forever!
Get ready for the age of light guys

I'm so glad people are comfortable enough around me to completely mock my thread

Not good eh m8 when your being serious?

 

[Just_me_Mike]

Its important to have kids. we live on through them! Ever wandered why some people experience past lives! I dont think that it was them in a past life but...
ever wandered how some people can just do something without being taught! Get on a horse and ride it straight away without any prior knowledge etc!
Along with eye, hair,skin colour and genetic defects etc I reckon we inherrit memorys and knowledge. Ever get the feeling of being guided by something or just know or get a strong feeling something is gonna happen before it actually does!
Just imagine 50 yrs from now and your grand son is having your thoughts and feelings! Maybe that will be you. we evolve.
Look at the way technology is going... we are advancing in leaps and bounds.
We acomplish our dreams and desires... We went to the moon!
See how long it takes for humans to manipulate the ageing process!!! speed up the renuell of cells. IIt was on news that they have cracked the canswer code! (I havent heard anything since btw so dont take it as fact) what I am saying is... we will live forever!
Get ready for the age of light guys


Not good eh m8 when your being serious?

Thanks for the post David, you worded yourself quite well.

Side note, I don't take anything serious on here :no: so no worries.