are you more alarmed by something that might befall you later, or by something you might miss out on?
extra credit: what steps can you take NOW to avoid these unpleasant consequences LATER?
2006-08-26 07:56:20 · 12 answers · asked by patzky99 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Extra credit? Come on. I find it more dreadful to envision a future void of the things that I know could be. What might happen isn't much of a consideration. I will die, that's inevitable. More than likely in a ghastly way. I've slipped the noose a few times now, I've an understanding of what's to come in that regard. Even as unpleasant as it is, I've that sense of the familiar; an essence of it that frames it into reference for me. The unknown future where all my dreams and hopes can be smashed and strewn is unfathomable. The abyss! So then, I still have to move forward towards whatever awaits or I make happen along my path. My way of dealing with this fear is to turn that gut wrenching terror outward. I redirect it towards that which has caused me panic; turn the feeling from inward to outward. I've been afraid all my life, of everything. I still am, I just use that fear in a different way. I've acquired the skill over time. It's the flight or fight response in all of us. My "run away" button seems to be stuck on, so I kind of by pass it. I walk right into the things I'm afraid of, including my fear of the unknown future. Seems to work pretty good too, so far. The things I want, I'll get them. I'm hopeful I'll get them. It may not always go my way, I am always afraid; I never stop trying. That's how it is for me.
2006-08-26 18:15:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 11⤋
I'm sure I'll miss out on infinitely more during my life than I will actually encounter, and look forward to all the learning and experience that comes to me.
The movie, "What the Bleep Do We Know?" posed an interesting conundrum:
We know what has happened in the past, but are powerless to change any of it. At the same time, we have no idea what will happen in the future, but we can take actions to alter our course.
The interesting thing is that neurologically the human brain cannot distinguish memory from reality. A lot of energy is needlessly wasted trying to change what cannot be changed and worrying about the unknown.
So to answer your question: neither one. I am perfectly happy accepting what life gives me, and insatiably curious about what will happen next.
2006-08-26 10:15:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 9⤊ 2⤋
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2016-12-14 12:27:45 · answer #3 · answered by edme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am reasonably happy with my life. i have good days and bad days like everyone else. i do not worry about what might not happen.i realize that i can not afford to tour the entire world.
wouldnt that be a great adventure? my biggest fear is always for my children and grandchildren as i hope they will do well enough in this world. the only thing i fear about death is the possibility of pain. otherwise i am pretty certain that i will be in a better place.
if i end up in hell.. i am certain the devil will kick me out by the time i get through with him.
2006-08-26 08:06:44 · answer #4 · answered by honiebyrd 4 · 9⤊ 2⤋
You don't regret the things you do as much as the things you don't do. Exceptions of course include capital felonies or anything that would harm others (or yourself). Other than that, - go for it! I only wish I could live forever so I might experience so many things I know I will not have time for. Selfishly, I cannot imagine a world without me!
2006-08-26 08:09:38 · answer #5 · answered by handymanrjb 2 · 9⤊ 2⤋
What might happen.
Some might think suicide would be completely effective as an avoidance measure, but I have some reasons to think even that wouldn't work.
2006-08-26 10:34:16 · answer #6 · answered by moe 3 · 7⤊ 2⤋
As you grow older, you stop wasting time worrying about what might happen in life. If you miss out, so what. Life goes on!
2006-08-26 08:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by Lance U 3 · 9⤊ 2⤋
I'm 47, a single parent, and have four kids I'm raising... I'm definitely more fearful of what may happen rather than what may not.
2006-08-26 07:59:38 · answer #8 · answered by Mike S 7 · 11⤊ 1⤋
im more afraid of what might not.
extra credit: stay away from romantic relationships and work hard.
2006-08-26 08:20:52 · answer #9 · answered by sean_mchugh6 3 · 9⤊ 2⤋
only the fear of death.
and what can i do now to avoid this?
I can only try and find the Truth.
2006-08-26 08:03:09 · answer #10 · answered by Joshua K 2 · 9⤊ 2⤋