Notice I'm asking this on Philosophy, not on Religions. And let me tell you I'm not suffering some lethal illness, or anything. And I'm only 35. I'm not obsessed with death, but how are you doing so far about the greatest mystery of all?
2006-06-26 16:03:36 · 26 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
I think you should live you life fully while you are here. If you ponder on your death too much then you will miss the important things in life.
No one knows what happens when you die. I think of it as the beginning of an adventure and not the end of your life.
2006-06-26 16:15:34 · answer #1 · answered by Robert C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The fact that I will eventually die makes life all the more worth living. I spend a lot of time with young people who are more or less "adrift." If I can offer anything that helps them see possibilities for their future, I try to do that. It may sound trite, but I think the greatest value in life is trying each day to make the world a little bit better. The funny thing is that the "big" stuff in life usually isn't very important. It's the small things--the person who needs a little encouragement, the kid who needs to know someone cares about him/her, the stranger who needs a hand with any help I can provide--these are the things that matter most.
When the end of my life comes, if I have spent part of every day giving a bit of myself away, I'll be ready to go.
2006-06-26 16:13:40 · answer #2 · answered by nickdmd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the so-called "Western societies" we are obsessed with gaining knowledge, as if it were a resourse, a gem you can hide in your pocket.
Kind of like Gollum's precious.
The basis for the Abrahamic religions is "knowledge" and "immortality" and both are must haves.
However, many other religions, especially the Dharmic ones, stress "karma" as a foundational tenet. Karma is "we are all here to do, what we are all here to do."
You are here to live life, and perhaps leave the world a bit better for your children, or other generations.
There are no great mysteries to be solved. If you don't believe me, you'll have wasted your life searching on an egotistical endeavor, rather than living your life and spreading good will.
Read a bit of Neitszche or Kiekegaard. I prefer Marx.
2006-06-26 16:12:14 · answer #3 · answered by Professor Campos 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 74, with cancer and severe vertigo, a chequered life behind me and kids, companion, and young grandkids I adore. My Arab grandfather taught me when small to always walk holding Death's hand, because it is with us always, and awareness of death makes life more precious and richer. We die a little every day after we mature. That awareness spurs one to do what is important while one can, and not merely what is urgent. Death doesn't matter so much as dying - I just hope it doesn't hurt too much and isn't too painful for those I love. Once dead I know I would miss the beautiful world etc if I was conscious, but I won't be. That's good, isn't it! So I look forward to not paying any bills, being free of pain and politicians, leaving my money to my children to enrich their lives and others' - and getting out of the way so others can live.
2006-06-26 16:20:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Live while you can, as well as you can, make a positive difference. As for death - you can't ignore it, you can't get out of its way. You might be able to postpone it a while, so do that if you feel it's worth the changes to your life. Otherwise, acknowledge it as being a thing that will essentially sum up your living, then - as you rightly say - don't obsess over dying, just get busy living. Interesting question though. Thanks.
2006-06-30 01:02:47 · answer #5 · answered by mdfalco71 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm fine with it in fact I insist on it, I can really see how at some point life on Earth could get old, I think everyday on some minuscule level we are all conscious that one day it'll be us. Plus when you live to be around 80 and so forth your friends start dieing off or have already died.
2006-06-26 16:10:57 · answer #6 · answered by Derrick T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This, my dear, is the (in my opinion) sole basis for religion. Humans are the only animal who knows it's own mortality, we had to create an afterlife cuz, well, what would be the point of living this crazy life if it's all over when it's over?
No one knows, no one has actually been dead and buried then came back to let us know.
2006-06-26 16:07:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to live life well, and stay healthy my in laws are in their mid 70s and as fit as any 50 year old because they are active and walk and swim often. If you live a peaceful life do the right thing and stay healthy you can live a full life and be content that you gave it your best.... try to leave something for the next generation, but stay healthy so that you can enjoy it
2006-06-26 16:10:37 · answer #8 · answered by gentleman1973 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've ever lost a loved one, this question is easy, you know you'll eventually join them.
Philosophically speaking, if death is the end all, be all, that's ok too. Because if it all ends when we die, there won't be the slightest moment of disappointment over that fact, either.
2006-06-26 16:12:36 · answer #9 · answered by amazingpag 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont care about death, I only care about moments, again if you chec out mi Q&A, you would know i live within a moment, I deal with that moment then I move on,simple as that, death doesn't worry me, i fear a moment thatI cant pass, but death to me is the end of moments
2006-06-26 16:15:59 · answer #10 · answered by Derrick 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋