vava Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Just to get back to the topic at hand - I had never thought much of death or dying until my parents passed away. Since then I have made (most of) the necessary arrangements so that when I die, the people close to me won't be too inconvenienced. I think that's probably the most negative part of the fear of death - how is your passing going to affect those you love? How are those who rely upon you going to be able to continue their own lives? Those questions are more unnerving for me than being dead. As to Yervants example earlier, I have nearly spun off the road in terrible conditions - and yes, I,ve experienced that heart-pounding adrenaline rush - but I didn't feel a fear of "death" - it was more of a fear of "something bad may happen". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vava Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 And eating that burrito - well that would put the fear of death smack dab into the middle of my heart (attack). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 So the 2 questions are: 1. Are you afraid? 2. And why? 1. I'm not afraid of death. I'm afraid of the process of death. 2. The pain I'll experience when I die. It's interesting. I've never experienced physical trauma where I was in horrible pain, and I'm not afraid of doctors/dentists/needles. Yet, I'm worried about pain that I'll experience possibly in the future, like broken legs and other body parts. But mostly cut skin. So, since I have a hunch that I'll either die in a car crash or be electrocuted, I'm afraid of the pain I'll experience right before I die. If the process of dying right after the crash took a couple of seconds then it wouldn't be so bad, but what if I had to stay in the wrecked vehicle for minutes/hours without help, then it'd be scary/painful. And about electrocution? I have no clue how I'll be electrocuted (or why I think so) but everytime I plug in the vacuum or the hair dryer I think I'll be shocked. Still, I love straightening my hair Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 I think that's probably the most negative part of the fear of death - how is your passing going to affect those you love? How are those who rely upon you going to be able to continue their own lives? Those questions are more unnerving for me than being dead. Vava, I feel the same about my own death. Yet, it's not fear about hurting people with my death (my parents) but more that unnerving feeling you're talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anoushik Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Have you ever been in a situation, where yu're driving and the tires loses traction on a slippery road, yu're headed downhill and any second yu're off the cliff into the valley. The adrenalin rush is so bad that you think yu're heart is frying in a 1000 degree heat. Then you guys tell me if yu're not afraid of death. I don't think that's fear. It's the body trying to react to the unexpected events. The fear might come in afterwards, when everything has calmed. This has happened to me numerous time (hey, like most Angelenos I have to drive long distances every day and things happen, but it's never been my fault ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpa Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Isn't that why the concept of "life after life" was invented? That is, "I will be with you spiritually if not physically"? Once again, I used the term "invented". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yervant1 Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 Isn't that why the concept of "life after life" was invented? That is, "I will be with you spiritually if not physically"? Once again, I used the term "invented". Arpa I admire your wit, you have a way with words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 i dont fear death itself, but like many who have answered prior to me i do fear a long painful death process. i wish if something like that were to happen to me, they just pull the plug. maybe there will be many dr kevorkians to help us at that time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emil Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 "Anticipation of death is worse than death itself." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom22 Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 You are so correct, Emil. Fear of death comes from ignorance. Death comes only to the "vessel," not the consciousness. What is so great about this stinking dimension where God tests us constantly? Have any of you ever realized that Hell is where you are right now? "Anticipation of death is worse than death itself." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasun Posted February 26, 2006 Report Share Posted February 26, 2006 I think there are many lives to come after we die. Yet I am afraid to die without fulfilling the purpose of this life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harut Posted February 27, 2006 Report Share Posted February 27, 2006 here is another hyeforum confession... as a 4-8-year-old kid i used to cry silently in my room because of the thought that i would die one day... most likely affected by those echelons of human mourners passing by our windows every time someone would die in the neighborhood... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eva Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 Men fear death, as if unquestionably the greatest evil, and yet no man knows that it may not be the greatest good. William Mitford Some people are so afraid to die that they never begin to live. Henry Van Dyke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aSoldier Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 It also depends on what you see as death. I see death as going to hell, while living on I see as going to Heaven. The process of leaving this life I believe is called "passing". I also believe it is a gift, as we should welcome it and not fear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 Seb are you saying that we should welcome death and not fear it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted March 5, 2006 Report Share Posted March 5, 2006 (edited) Although I do not wish to part from this earth for years to come; yet before my father died I was very frightened by death; after my father died I saw death as being united one day with my loved one. Now I see death as one day hopefully going to heaven and uniting with Christ and my loved ones as it is stated in the Bible. Though as I just said; obviously I wish to have a long and a fulfilling life before I part from this world. Edited March 5, 2006 by Anahid Takouhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aSoldier Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Seb are you saying that we should welcome death and not fear it? Welcome the parting of this world. Fear only robs you of happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azat Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 you are a hypocrit. if you really welcome it than why not sleep with your door open. i'm sure the white bearded man up above will protect you, if not and some criminal comes in and rapes you before killing you, you will go to the other world that you welcome. but im sure you wont and when tonight you lock your door you think about what i called you. a hypocrit who just talks the talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantom22 Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Azat, Living in LA has made you a bitter young man, as it did to me. After years of living with LA floozies who only think of money, I left that miserable place. LA is a city with a sick culture. Few find happiness there. Every chick is looking for a man with movie-star looks or a millionaire. Where I am now the women find me attractive and my white-collar job makes me a good prospect. In LA I was considered dirt. you are a hypocrit. if you really welcome it than why not sleep with your door open. i'm sure the white bearded man up above will protect you, if not and some criminal comes in and rapes you before killing you, you will go to the other world that you welcome. but im sure you wont and when tonight you lock your door you think about what i called you. a hypocrit who just talks the talk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aSoldier Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 You welcome it when it comes. I don't care what you call me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 Where I am now the women find me attractive and my white-collar job makes me a good prospect. In LA I was considered dirt. The better woman will love you because you have a good mind and a good heart; NOT because so much of your looks; and NOT because of your money. Although I must admit I prefer a good looking man rather than a not so good looking man; but if his heart is not in the right places; he's a goner. You also need a good mind; because obviously you make love with one's brain too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sip Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 You welcome it when it comes. ... That's what Azat is saying. You say that now but then you go to the doctor and get vaccinated, put on your seatbelt on the way there, and basically find every which way to delay "it"'s arrival. Why is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aSoldier Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 I live because I have not fulfilled my purpose here, and the time I choose to leave this world is not my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 That's what Azat is saying. You say that now but then you go to the doctor and get vaccinated, put on your seatbelt on the way there, and basically find every which way to delay "it"'s arrival. Why is that? Because you don't necessarily want to embrace the unknown right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Takoush Posted March 6, 2006 Report Share Posted March 6, 2006 (edited) Sipan; yet most Christians that are true believers are said to be unafraid because while their bodies will leave this world, yet their spiritual souls will go to heavan and reunite with the Lord Jesus and God. However, I don't think anyone would embrace death with open arms. The unknown, regardless, is not welcomed by anyone. Plus no one wants separation from loved ones. Though true Christianity says that in the other life you will reunite with your loved ones. Edited March 6, 2006 by Anahid Takouhi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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