Doesn't it suck that we all gotta die?

Question

Every so often the knowledge of my own demise hits me and I'm panic-stricken just like when I was a child and realized the inevitable.

It puts things in perspective that life is short and I shouldn't sweat the small stuff. After a few moments; however, I seem to be back to sweating small stuff. Go figure.

Answer 1

Scientifically speaking, there really is no direct evidence that you WILL die.

I mean, sure... there's about a hundred billion pieces of circumstantial evidence that you're doomed to be worm food, in that pretty much everyone who was once alive seems to be dead right about now. But any scientist will tell you that a hundred billion positive tests of a theory are meaningless if you have one good negative test.

Nor is it even necessarily completely illogical to suspect that you might be around for a long, long time. Scientists can already produce worms with twice the normal lifespan and vigorous health all throughout it. They are looking for an analogous biolchemical in humans. They may find it tomorrow. They may never find it.

But you never REALLY know until it happens really, do you?

And who knows, maybe all the religions are right. Most cultures have stories of people with ridiculous lifespans - maybe those have a basis in fact. Maybe aliens will land and give us the cure for age. As the famous story goes:
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In Persia many centuries ago, the Sufi mullah or holy man Nasruddin was arrested after preaching in the great square in front of the Shah's palace. The local clerics had objected to Mullah Nasruddin's unorthodox teachings, and had demanded his arrest and execution as a heretic. Dragged by palace guards to the Shah's throne room, he was sentenced immediately to death.

As he was being taken away, however, Nasruddin cried out to the Shah: "O great Shah, if you spare me, I promise that within a year I will teach your favourite horse to sing!"

The Shah knew that Sufis often told the most outrageous fables, which sounded blasphemous to many Muslims but which were nevertheless intended as lessons to those who would learn. Thus he had been tempted to be merciful, anyway, despite the demands of his own religious advisors. Now, admiring the audacity of the old man, and being a gambler at heart, he accepted his proposal.

The next morning, Nasruddin was in the royal stable, singing hymns to the Shah's horse, a magnificent white stallion. The animal, however, was more interested in his oats and hay, and ignored him. The grooms and stablehands all shook their heads and laughed at him. "You old fool", said one. "What have you accomplished by promising to teach the Shah's horse to sing? You are bound to fail, and when you do, the Shah will not only have you killed - you'll be tortured as well, for mocking him!"

Nasruddin turned to the groom and replied: "On the contrary, I have indeed accomplished much. Remember, I have been granted another year of life, which is precious in itself. Furthermore, in that time, many things can happen. I might escape. Or I might die anyway. Or the Shah might die, and his successor will likely release all prisoners to celebrate his accession to the throne".

"Or...". Suddenly, Nasruddin smiled. "Or, perhaps, the horse will learn to sing".
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So don't worry about the end until it comes! Save your time for better things!

Answer 2

It does seem a blooper, I agree. But my Grandpa taught me when very young to keep Death at my shoulder as a companion and friend. It has certainly enriched my life, and now, although I love every minute, it's comfort in a way. It will be my way out of cancer and permanent vertigo (which makes the world go round far less entertainingly than love). And my kids will get the money. And in this overcrowded world, think how much more disastrous it would be without Death doing the cull There'd be no room for you and me to have our turn on stage!

Answer 3

Your right, although, worring about the small things is normal and it gives us practice for when we need to worry about what is important.

Birth and watching our kids grow up in a new, dangerous, and ever changing world and marveling that they could turn out so well makes life worth while and death is simple a logical end when they will pick up the "torch of life" and continue. And they will do well, because "we" were there...!

Leaving is just as important and necessary as arriving!
So instead of wanting to stay at the party, leave so others can come in and enjoy the party!

Answer 4

The real question is, do you believe in an afterlife? Do you believe in a Heaven, an Elysium, a Valhalla?
If you believe that this life is all we have, then by all means sweat the small stuff - it may be the last chance you get.
If on the other hand you believe in the afterlife, then life is eternal and you have more than enough time to drive yourself insane over the inconsequential.

Answer 5

yeah i used to do that sometimes i still do,lol, not so much the dying part but the how.anyway we all will die and i take some comfort in that fact that no matter how much money you have or power or anything that we will all die,it puts us all on equal ground,so that bitchy chick who thinks shes the hottest thing ever...shes gonna die,the asshole that cut you off in traffick..dead.death for us westerners is such a terrifying negative thing,but in many other parts of the world is a positive transformation onto the next level of our souls existance. so its really all about perspective,i read the tibetan book of living and dying by sogoyal rinpoche,it was enlightening and put me at ease.in essence all religions are based on our fear of death ,and it gives some comfort to some to believe that they will go somewhere when they die,that essentially we dont die.but for sure all the big religions are based solely in a fear of death,go figure that,lol

Answer 6

severe college sucks for a lot of human beings. there are a number of fakers in severe college. it could be constructive to correctly known why dad moved to China and on your phrases mom is an A--. perhaps she is at a loss as to the way that can assist you sense greater desirable. beginning with treatment is a sturdy commence. as quickly as your out of school issues ought to get greater desirable. additionally look at your self and your man or woman attitude. be certain you're a delightful individual to be around.

Answer 7

WELCOME TO THE CLUB... Sadly it gets worse when you have a child... Because not only is the realization of your own death there but now ... Your death leaving your dearly loved child.... Plus your own child now dying too. as a old person or through a horrible accident that you have to prevent... You NOW have to live to be a hundred to be there for your youngest child.. BUt then you go back to worrying how your gonna pay your bills and pay for Christmas and the student loan payments... Its okay we all do it .. Its called being mature, and doing your best.

Answer 8

Every living thing from bacteria to plants to animals to you will die. What death really is is a total unknown to you and everyone else. What life is can only be known by living. If you think death sucks, then your life will suck. If you know you don't have forever to appreciate life, you might appreciate it more.

Answer 9

Fear of death is the main fear out of which all our personal and global problem arises. We having a lot of fears and if you look closer, you will realized that all fear related to the meaning of death and dying. For example you afraid to lose your friend...actually your fear goes deeper then that, you afraid that friendship and all wonderful feelings which comes with it will die...in a deeper sense, that feeling is that which you really are...

Answer 10

Well it sucks when your too young to die. It sucks when your not prepared to die. But if we live accepting death as part of life and grow when death comes it is welcome.We are ready to move on.
Death is horrible until it is upon you then it is bliss.