thanks i have to go, my work is done at last. have a nice evening to all.
2007-07-25 11:30:49 · 29 answers · asked by aLVaRo 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Interestingly, i'm definitely somewhat "older" at this point--and it's turned out to be no problem. I think that having always exercised alot, and meditated alot has helped. I'm still very athletic, energized, calm and generally fit. So, my health and general wellbeing are fine and are not worries, at least not yet.
Money has became a bit scarcer, but i was never very materialistic--all to the good.
The idea of "mortality" doesn't comcern me that much, either, come to think about it. And on the totally plus side--more "wisdom" equals far less confusion, drama and aggravation, and a calmer approach to almost everything. And, i've discovered, far more independance--far less emotional or any other dependency--a great liberator :))
All in all, since i'm healthy and strong, i prefer now to when i was in my 20s actually. :)))
2007-07-25 11:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by drakke1 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
A rather fascinating diversity of answers. Wrinkles (!), finances, partner dying first & being lonely, (aviophage, I totally agree about "doggie"), yet shahbarack answered the most vital concerns. I couldn't agree with him more. I've been facetious about wanting to live as long as I'm able to stand upright & handle my own cutlery, but the reality is there. I'm only 34, but have been through some bizarre, prolonged deaths of young & old friends. I want to have the choice to go when I'm ready. I have a Medical Power of Attorney, & a Living Trust, but who would pull the plug, really? It's but a small bit of "security." Let it be the choice of those who suffer long, (& those around them), for their belief in heaven. Yet, surely, it is OUR choice NOT to do so. The "slippery slope" is indeed an illogical argument used by religious JUDGMENTS about euthanasia. Our "government" claims to want less of it, yet trespasses on the most personal, individual aspects of our lives. My concerns? That I will recognize in time, should I get a terminal disease, or realize my mind is faltering, to TERMINATE in the absolute, successful, way of my choice.
2007-07-26 00:10:46 · answer #2 · answered by Psychic Cat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That I'll be a burden to those I love. I'm a strong supporter of euthanasia, having watched my mother suffer a long lingering dying from cancer, and my father suffer torture for two weeks following an operation that went wrong. It's not death that's alarming - it's the process of dying. That can be uselessly prolonged by modern medicine and medical practice. We put animals out of their terminal misery - why not have the moral courage, and empathy to do the same for those we love? The so-called "slippery slope" argument against it presumes that most potential financial beneficiaries are vultures. It's a sorry comment on the attitudes of the religious opponents to euthanasia, who paradoxically at the same argue that heaven awaits! In fact, legislation can protect us quite capably from misuse of euthanasia.
2007-07-25 21:28:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
What concerns me the most about when I grow old that would have to be not being able to take care of myself and relying on some one else to take care of me. Hope you have a nice evening also
2007-07-25 18:51:05 · answer #4 · answered by Gene 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Letting the pressures of aging and everyday living keep me from having fun. Falling into a routine where I forget who I am and what it is I want out of life. Being consumed by the superficial. Always following my head and never my heart.
---Concisely, I want to be free through hardship and happiness alike.
2007-07-25 23:13:54 · answer #5 · answered by Cara 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dying
2007-07-25 18:38:26 · answer #6 · answered by Primalstorm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reality, my health! Been independent to long. Hate that, anyway one foots in grave, 6 heart bypasses! I am not that old either! Fear nothing if it is all I have to pass on. Life is a gift, how we live it, well its our decision! Looked death in the face to fear it! Going to happen to us all, we have to face it! Love each other as ourselves and believe in a higher power, he is out there! We will go somewhere before he will!
2007-07-25 22:39:10 · answer #7 · answered by Michael2832 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A few days ago a friend of mine died in his recliner chair while watching his favorite TV show. It is important to die that way. I went through long periods of infirmity and dementia with both my parents and I don't want to go through that or impose that on anyone.
I want to keep up friendships, stay in my house, have some kind of financial security, and. most importantly, I want Doggie to stay healthy and be near me to cuddle up on the couch in the evenings.
People who say dogs don't have souls don't have dogs.
2007-07-25 19:04:19 · answer #8 · answered by aviophage 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many people consider things such as the ability to care for themselves, declining health, financial stability, finding happiness.
These are nowhere on my list.
Mine is, will I have complete my theoretical model by the time of my death, or will I pass it to someone to carry on what I have started?
2007-07-25 22:18:37 · answer #9 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My concern is whether i will be alone or not, like if my husband dies before me. And if i will have to go to an old person's home.
2007-07-25 18:46:11 · answer #10 · answered by IslandOfApples 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋