The fear of death
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for instance, you say that because you can anticipate what your husband is going say, that you have known him in other lifetimes. I would ask this, do you know what hes going to say because you've met him before in another lifetime, or because you an extraordinary anticipator who is finely receptive?
how do you come to the conclusion that you have done what you say you did?
how do you come to the conclusion that you have done what you say you did?
Have I ever looked down the barrel of a gun before? Several times, first time I was like 12 years old. All I did was put my hands in the air and ask the cop, "what's the charge?" There was no fear, no nothing, I stood there with a blank face, with a drunk cop holding a 9mm gun and looking for "evidence."
I truly don't care about living, and if I'm put in another situation where my life is in danger and in the ends of someone else I'll tell the person to get it over with or stop wasting my time. I'm not saying I'm superman or invincible, but again, I truly don't care about living. Why should I care? I should care about my family and friends? If I don't carve my own name in history who will remember my name? No one, so I'm focused on what is here and what is now, not whatever is gonna come when I open door number 9.
And I think I said this here before, my biggest fear was not my possible death but the death of my parents. That scared the shit out of me for decades. My father just recently passed, that fear has subsided, so I thank him for what he taught me about life and death. Btw, pops was a war vet, so it's not like he didn't experience the kill or be killed situations most people will never encounter.
I truly don't care about living, and if I'm put in another situation where my life is in danger and in the ends of someone else I'll tell the person to get it over with or stop wasting my time. I'm not saying I'm superman or invincible, but again, I truly don't care about living. Why should I care? I should care about my family and friends? If I don't carve my own name in history who will remember my name? No one, so I'm focused on what is here and what is now, not whatever is gonna come when I open door number 9.
And I think I said this here before, my biggest fear was not my possible death but the death of my parents. That scared the shit out of me for decades. My father just recently passed, that fear has subsided, so I thank him for what he taught me about life and death. Btw, pops was a war vet, so it's not like he didn't experience the kill or be killed situations most people will never encounter.
That's pretty much where I am right now and have been for some time. What do you or I really have in this country? Opportunity to do what exactly? Make money? Fuck women? Smoke and drink? Buy hella shit? Get fired from jobs, Duck and dodge from the police? Catch a disease from some janky bitch? Die from an overdose? Stand in a foodline?
There is nothing here for any of us, and if you're a person of color in this country you really have nothing coming. Sorry, but these are the facts and rules of the game, that we are forced to play by. Now I'm not saying I have a death wish, but what I am saying is my life is no more valuable then the little girl who caught a stray bullet, the mother who died giving birth, the son fighting in a war or the father who was killed by a drunk driver.
Why treasure it? I shouldn't, what I should do is do what I'm supposed to do--get my job done and make my exit.
There is nothing here for any of us, and if you're a person of color in this country you really have nothing coming. Sorry, but these are the facts and rules of the game, that we are forced to play by. Now I'm not saying I have a death wish, but what I am saying is my life is no more valuable then the little girl who caught a stray bullet, the mother who died giving birth, the son fighting in a war or the father who was killed by a drunk driver.
Why treasure it? I shouldn't, what I should do is do what I'm supposed to do--get my job done and make my exit.
You and I are on completely different wave lengths, i see.
I love life. I love living. Its not about money or material shit, but spending time with loved ones, doing activities such as playing sports or even video games, going on the Siccness, discovering new things and obtaining knowledge...these are all things i find enjoyable.
Now, i am causasion, so i cant feel yoru pain of being "of color". I have had my fair share of shitty run ins with cops, but those times are long gone.
You are alos a theist, correct? This also makes the outlook different.
Now, this doesnt necassarily pertain to you or your situation, but i feel that religion was partly put in place to ease the "fear" of death. By saying "if you do good in your lifetime, you will go to heaven...a wonderous place where you will live on forever." I mean, that sounds great and all, but i mean...really? Imagine sending in troops to a war with no beliefe in heaven...there would be ALOT less soldiers to fight wars.
I love life. I love living. Its not about money or material shit, but spending time with loved ones, doing activities such as playing sports or even video games, going on the Siccness, discovering new things and obtaining knowledge...these are all things i find enjoyable.
Now, i am causasion, so i cant feel yoru pain of being "of color". I have had my fair share of shitty run ins with cops, but those times are long gone.
You are alos a theist, correct? This also makes the outlook different.
Now, this doesnt necassarily pertain to you or your situation, but i feel that religion was partly put in place to ease the "fear" of death. By saying "if you do good in your lifetime, you will go to heaven...a wonderous place where you will live on forever." I mean, that sounds great and all, but i mean...really? Imagine sending in troops to a war with no beliefe in heaven...there would be ALOT less soldiers to fight wars.
One day, you'll fade away just like the things you listed.
There is no "pain" of being a person of color. At least not for me there isn't.
Only if you want it to look different.
What about religions that have no heaven or religions that paint a dim picture of the afterlife? Either be specific or cease with the broad generalizations.
This doesn't make any sense at all.
There is no "pain" of being a person of color. At least not for me there isn't.
Only if you want it to look different.
What about religions that have no heaven or religions that paint a dim picture of the afterlife? Either be specific or cease with the broad generalizations.
This doesn't make any sense at all.
And? What does that have to do with the NOW? I enjoy them. You seem to have a very "emo" look on life..i dont. Please leave your negativity at the door.
Well, whatever this is then:
"There is nothing here for any of us, and if you're a person of color in this country you really have nothing coming. Sorry, but these are the facts and rules of the game, that we are forced to play by. Now I'm not saying I have a death wish, but what I am saying is my life is no more valuable then the little girl who caught a stray bullet, the mother who died giving birth, the son fighting in a war or the father who was killed by a drunk driver."
I dont go through this, is what i am saying.
Well, do you believe in afterlife or a reward/punishment system? If so, then yes, the outlook is different. Im an athiest..i do not believe in afterlife.
Like? I dont know of any major religions that do not have a heaven or a hell/punish & reward system. And no need to get brash, it aint that serious.
Makes perfect sense to me. What do you need clafiracation of?
Well, whatever this is then:
"There is nothing here for any of us, and if you're a person of color in this country you really have nothing coming. Sorry, but these are the facts and rules of the game, that we are forced to play by. Now I'm not saying I have a death wish, but what I am saying is my life is no more valuable then the little girl who caught a stray bullet, the mother who died giving birth, the son fighting in a war or the father who was killed by a drunk driver."
I dont go through this, is what i am saying.
Well, do you believe in afterlife or a reward/punishment system? If so, then yes, the outlook is different. Im an athiest..i do not believe in afterlife.
Like? I dont know of any major religions that do not have a heaven or a hell/punish & reward system. And no need to get brash, it aint that serious.
Makes perfect sense to me. What do you need clafiracation of?
Have any of you ever read a book called Bushido Shoshinshu (Code of the Samurai). It talks all about how thinking about your own death makes you a better person (keeps you out of trouble, makes you appreciate what you have and the people around you, allows you to be in life threatening situations and keep your cool). It was good if not tedious for its play by play instructions on how to live in prime-evil japan.
But what ever..... I think about death all the time but thats just because I cant help it when I think about people I know who have died prematurely. I think its good to meditate on now and again but if you obsess over the deaths of others you end up feeling hollow. Just thinking damn I'll never see that person again. So in my opinion I think fearing your own death is counterproductive/avoidable, but fearing the deaths of those you care about goes hand in hand with caring at all.
But what ever..... I think about death all the time but thats just because I cant help it when I think about people I know who have died prematurely. I think its good to meditate on now and again but if you obsess over the deaths of others you end up feeling hollow. Just thinking damn I'll never see that person again. So in my opinion I think fearing your own death is counterproductive/avoidable, but fearing the deaths of those you care about goes hand in hand with caring at all.
I have that book. However, I prefer Dokkodo.
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I don't have an "emo" outlook and there is no negativity here. What you listed are temporal things with little to no true value.
OK.
So why care about it? Why even have a fear of death if you already believe there is nothing? Yes I believe in an afterlife, and I believe it is dictated by what may or may not happen here.
Taoism is one example. I can list many more if you like. No one is being brash, stop making hasty generalizations and be specific. This is all you need to do to have a prolific discussion and not have your words and views taken out of context.
Why does it make perfect sense to you? Because you typed it? Religion and the thought of a good afterlife is not the driving force for many soldiers, nor is it one that western civilization utilizes the most. Yes, in certain instances it may be a deciding factor (a suicide bomber for example), but you can easily get a person to hand over their life and do your bidding by playing on their P-A-T-R-I-O-T-I-S-M.
@ I Fucked Your Mom
I don't have an "emo" outlook and there is no negativity here. What you listed are temporal things with little to no true value.
OK.
So why care about it? Why even have a fear of death if you already believe there is nothing? Yes I believe in an afterlife, and I believe it is dictated by what may or may not happen here.
Taoism is one example. I can list many more if you like. No one is being brash, stop making hasty generalizations and be specific. This is all you need to do to have a prolific discussion and not have your words and views taken out of context.
Why does it make perfect sense to you? Because you typed it? Religion and the thought of a good afterlife is not the driving force for many soldiers, nor is it one that western civilization utilizes the most. Yes, in certain instances it may be a deciding factor (a suicide bomber for example), but you can easily get a person to hand over their life and do your bidding by playing on their P-A-T-R-I-O-T-I-S-M.