Do you think of death in your daily life, and what are your worse fears about death and dying?

Question

If you were to face your own death this week or
tomorrow
what would you do and how would you handle it
and prepare for your own death like calling family members
and so and so

Answer 1

I don't think about death at all!

I have so many other problems in my life that death is the least of them

Answer 2

I was told I had 3 years to live and that was 4 and a half years ago. At first I was depressed. Then I started making sure I let all my old friends no how special they were to me and what a great part of my life they had been. Then I made sure I was right with God. After that I begin to live everday like it was my last. I think your mental state can make you or break you. Had I stayed depressed then I would probably be a goner by now. Attitude is everything but sometimes it really isn't enough. There are only 2 sure things in life...one is death and the other is paying taxes. You're gonna have to do both so you'd just as well accept it and make the best out of this life you can.

Answer 3

No. There's no reason to. I came to acceptance and peace with death a long time ago.

In 1998, three family members died in car crashes caused by a drunk driver, my sister was severely maimed (we didn't know if she'd live or die for over a month) by a drunk driver (and then all the accompanying court dates), my cat died, and then in 2003 my mother died of lung cancer.

In 2004, I was hit by a car while crossing the street and nearly died.

I've already been faced with your suggested possibility. It made me cherish my life and loved ones a heck of alot more every single day. I don't say "tomorrow", I say "today".

I don't find it terrifying anymore. Death is just death. Everything that begins must end. Its not frightening, its just fact.

Don't "prepare" for death. Cherish every day and every moment. There is no after life. There is no god. You have only today so make sure you love every second. Even the bad parts.

A life lived well is a life worth living even if you make mistakes along the way.

Answer 4

I was raised in the church. My dad was a preacher. Although I am agnostic I do think about death and the afterlife quite often. It's part of who I am since I was a preacher's son for 20 years. Facing my own death is a bit scary to me because in the back of my mind there are images of Hell, thanks to years of ingrained religion. Even though I do not believe in Hell it does cross my mind. Knowing when I would die really puts pressure on me to find the right way to spend my week. Of course I would want to say goodbye to my family, aunts, uncles, cousins, mom, dad, sister, brothers. But more than saying goodbye I would want to have them all together to celebrate the life I had. On the day of my death I would want to spend the whole day at the beach playing with my kids and doing all the things they want to do. Then, as my hour drew near, I would want it to be just me and my wife sitting on the sand by the sea shore watching the sunset. I don't want to leave the world with a new amazing invention or a new way to save energy or even a new mouse trap. I just want to be happy when I go. I would hope to go peacefully in my sleep as well. Then after my life was over, I would want to be cremated and my ashes cast upon the sea. I do not want a burial and a tombstone because I don't want anyone standing or sitting beside it mourning my death. I prefer to be remembered for the life I lived.

Answer 5

I think death is a part of life, for without death, we would not know the meaning of life- and the meaning of life is probably death- and vice versa. But, that's glum perspective. I think about it more often than not- but I think everyone should every once in a little while. If I were to die so soon- well let's pray I won't because I'm not ready to go. I'm not finished. There's so much to do. I wouldn't call my family members- I would go and spend my last days with them.

If you can't live for yourself- at least live for those that never had the chance to live life- and for those who love you-for those who never had a chance to make a difference. Make a difference for them- for you have only one chance.

Answer 6

I think you think about it more as you get older, and your family starts dying off..... I'm not scared of the idea of actually being dead, I believe in the continuation of the spirit apart from the physical self, but the actual process bothers me, and the possibility of ending up sick or in pain for a long time before the end actually comes....If I knew that I were checking out at the end of the week? I guess I would do whatever I could to put my affairs in order, spend time with my family while I still could, and enjoy things like nature while I still could....

Answer 7

I can't wait for death. I know that sounds self destructive, but it isn't. I would never do anything to cause my own demise, but when that Glory Day happens, I'll be grateful.

Frankly, this life is getting a little stale, and I'm sick of being trapped in this meat suit of a body.

My biggest fear, should I be destined to leave soon, is for the pain my family will feel at my loss. I don't want to cause them any suffering, so I'll chose to stick around as long as I can be a benefit to them.

But if i HAD to go, I'd call all my family member and say 'See Ya later suckers, I'm OTTA here'. Whoo Hoo.

Jesus, get the party started because I'm coming home!

Answer 8

I fear no retribution, as I believe that all our actions lead to each other, not to someone else's ending.
I would fear the debts I owe to everyone who has ever done anything for me.

To prepare, I would simply do as much as I could to repay the debts in the time I had. I wouldn't be informing people of my impending death, just evening the score in my own mind.

I would also do what I could to complete any plans I had, anything unfinished. It's cliche, I know, but cliches stick for a reason.

Answer 9

I think about death every day. I face my own death constantly because at any moment one can die. I do not fear being dead because being dead is being non-concious, and it is being non-existant. What you can do is to simply be aware of this and make the life you are living meaningful and enjoyable. Do something to make the world a better place than how you found it. This is the most anyone can do. Oh, yes and read Kurzweil!

Answer 10

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Answer 11

If I were to be told I was going to die within a week, I would not fear death as Jesus has the keys to death (Oh death, where is your sting) - He conquered death.

I would spend every minute of it with my wife and children...many hours in worship and prayer.

I would only struggle with the fact that my family would be hurting...and how would my four year old get by without the daddy he loves so much.

I used to fear death...but now that Jesus is my Lord and Savior...I fear Him.