Are you afraid of dying/death?

Question

If you aren't afraid, what comforts you?

I'm petrified of no longer existing.

But I also feel some part of me will survive death.

Answer 1

Hell no. I see death not as an end, but a transformation from one life form into another. How I see it, once I loose the denseness of a physical body, I will be able to habitat higher dimensions of the Universe.

Just a thought. But to me, the logic behind living on Earth for only 70 years and then "poof! You're gone!" makes very little sense....

Answer 2

I used to be afraid of not existing too. But now, I really think there is some sort of an afterlife. But even if there isn't, you won't know, cause you'll no longer be in existence.

So no, at this point I'm not afraid of death at all. Dying is a different story. I'm scared of having to go through some long tortuous process before death. So if I knew that I would die peacefully in my bed I'd be fine.

Answer 3

Honestly I'm a little queasy about death simply because I'm sure I'll die in a riot or other gory trampling death (why it's THAT way of dying, I'm not sure, but I do have an unnatural aversion to crowds... hmmm)

as for the concept of being "no longer alive" ehh, I really could care less. I am pretty sure I just won't exist anymore, like dreamless sleep. How bad can that be? That's what comforts me, the idea of death being "the End".

Answer 4

I am afraid of the stroke of death...because I know not how it will happen..hopefully naturally. I do not worry of no longer existing because God has a place for me in Heaven and I will be more alive and happy there than I was on Earth.

EDIT: Your soul is a part of you and will live on after you die. After death your soul with go into a slumber...kind of like a sleeping state until judgement day..and God will judge you according to His will.

Answer 5

I'm not really afraid of dying. I'm just afraid that I won't live the life I want before I die. You know, like a carpe diem type of thing.

Answer 6

My mother-in-law died peacefully today at age 83. It was a blessing because she has lost the ability to recognize people and to perform any normal body functions.

I do not fear death because it is inevitable. I do not fear the sun going down for the same reason. Why fear something we cannot understand, will never understand, and cannot control? I also found solace in a book called "Flatland." which teaches multidimensionality in a digestible version.

Answer 7

I think all humans have alittle fear of dying a painful death.as far as death itself I used to fear it, but my father passed away
a few weeks ago and he had a very peaceful death. one last sweet breath and he was gone. so now I'm not so scared of it actualy I look forward to the day that my father escorts me to the other side. but not for long time hopefuly. I still am very much needed here on earth.

Answer 8

not afraid to die but not in a hurry to do so.

I am comforted by the fact that I have known what it feels like to feel what most would call love..
I also can take comfort in the fact that I have made a difference in someones life in a positive manner. I know that I have touched someone's life in my actions.

Answer 9

I'm not. I am only afraid for my folks and family. My parents would be devastated if I died now, the same for if my brother died. That's why I never close my eyes without apologizing to the ones I have hurt, and I also tell them that I love and care for them.

No one promised you that you would live forever. Working in a hospital you quickly realize that no one is invincible. Life is a blessing.

Now go tell your spouse and/or kids that you love them.

Answer 10

I feel bad for admitting it, but I am. I don't want to die. I don't feel fullfilled enough with my life to die. I would miss my mom and dad. I wonder what they will think and do if i died. I was about to say I would die..but I'd already be dead. I guess i'm just afraid of the disappointment that i'd feel knowing that i'm going to die and the world is going to go on without me and it will all be okay. Is that weird?