Death..

[Jesus is my Superhero]

My thoughts are of eternity

* We are creatures born in the midst of time
* Time is forever behind us
* Time is forever ahead of us
* Distance is forever ahead whatever direction you point to

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity… - Isaiah 57:15

At death we depart into eternity- Which to me is an incredible thought!

Yet we always are in the present. One cannot affect the time stream behind, but can influence the future time stream with wise decisions made today.
I know that my future time stream with Jesus is much different than it would have been/be without Him.
I've come to accept my mortality, but what bothers me is the type of death I will encounter. I've witnessed death by cancer and it is brutal.

 

[Sunshinee777]

How often do you think about death? I think about it frequently. Probably not a day goes by that I'm not aware that this life is not permanent.

No death for me I live eternally with Jesus. But I have been always aware of that I can’t know when my time on earth comes to an end. I try to make the most of it. I remember when I was suffering depression and anxiety, I felt I was wasting my time in the bed that I should do something important. But I was like paralyzed. I never wanted to die, I just wanted to heal. Now that think back that time it was a trial I had to face. I learnt so much. I did all I could to ”progress” but in the end Jesus was the only way out. Anyway so yes I have been thinking a lot of life and death. And world.

 

[com7fy8]

How often do you think about death?

Maybe every day or so.

I have experienced how God can do very unique things with me, that I never would have thought of. So, I figure He could have a very unique plan for how I die. So, I am curious . . . if I see it coming . . . what it will be like.

And I have my lady friend. I am 73 and she is 85? So, she could go before I do. So, at times I look at her, and feel how alive she is, and I can't imagine her stopping.

Each day is a day for me to die, by letting go of my self stuff so I can be more with God and discovering how I will be loving. And give her a fresh start, each day. Discover who she is, today

 

[cow451]

Growing old is not for sissies.

 

[Jesus is my Superhero]

I believe old age is meant to bring one to repentance. As the body changes and breaks down, it's obvious there's an end approaching. Here in the West, the majority seek whatever means available to avoid truth. At least those that get to grow old still have an opportunity to repent.

 

[Lost4words]

Every time i cross Billy the rottweilers kennel!!

 

[Sunshinee777]

Growing old is not for sissies.

Oh no im in trouble...

 

[mindfulzen]

I never think about death anymore, but think about dying every once in a while, when my heart tells me to stop lifting heavy or pace down working or walking. Think about the funeral arrangement also, which I should sort out. It is a total mess, I am registered as a buddhist, and my registered next of kin is a person who I have not seen for 10 years. So I do not know how that will play out.

 

[klutedavid]

Yet we always are in the present. One cannot affect the time stream behind, but can influence the future time stream with wise decisions made today.
I know that my future time stream with Jesus is much different than it would have been/be without Him.
I've come to accept my mortality, but what bothers me is the type of death I will encounter. I've witnessed death by cancer and it is brutal.

I have witnessed a few ugly deaths by cancer.

Please Lord, let me die in my sleep.

 

[The happy Objectivist]

How often do you think about death? I think about it frequently. Probably not a day goes by that I'm not aware that this life is not permanent.

Probably at least once a day. Not so much dying but getting old and feeble and not being able to do the things I love such as camping and riding my bikes. I'm 54 now and it is really starting to become clear and very real to me that I won't be able to do those things forever. But instead of filling me with sadness, it motivates me to spend my time wisely, work hard during the week, and get done what needs to be done so that I can go riding and camping as much as possible on the weekends. I'm realizing more and more that every day I'm healthy is a precious thing not to be wasted. Every trip is one closer to the last one. I do not believe in an afterlife and it's the very fleeting nature of life that gives it value to me. It forces one to really think hard and identify what's most important. For me, it's not lots of things and a big house. I live a very simple life. I choose freedom over comfort. I'd rather spend a night in a tent by a chuckling stream or better yet rain on the tent with a little wind than a night in a five-star hotel. There is no more wonderful feeling of freedom than setting out with my bike and my camping gear strapped to it, no destination in mind just exploring where the wind takes me and finding a place to pitch my tent, cooking a wonderful meal and just relaxing in my hammock. If you don't have a hammock I urge you to get one right away and spend some time every day in it. I recommend the Eagle Nest Outfitters Double Nest. Packs up to the size of a softball and is easy to hang in a few minutes. You have to buy the straps separately.

Last weekend I woke up in the middle of the night to that special sound of rain on the tent fly and I just lay there with a big smile on because these moments are rare indeed and need to be savored. I hope that these are the moments I'll be thinking about in my last minutes.