Why we should take Death into our lives
I'd like to share some small thoughts on death that emerged from my discussion with a good friend:
"Maybe the question of death should precede the question of life."
If we take the question of death as seriously as the question of life, then maybe we can say that we have started off with a wrong starting point in our search for our personal meaning in life. Most of us take our current situation as the starting point from where we try to find ways to alter our current situation into happier states. Maybe, in order to gain true happiness, we should start with the undeniable fact that one day we will die. It’s the surest thing that will happen to us so why not simply accept it. Once we accept it, we don’t feel the need to deceive ourselves anymore in fairytales of after-lives, of God, of any other metaphysical being or otherworld. Then, by being conscious of death and being free from death anxiety, we can finally accept ourselves as ultimately responsible for our own lives. It’s empowering as it places tremendous power into our own bodies.
Albert Camus’ existential statement that
“There is but one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide”
then suddenly may be not very far out of place. He might have seen that the question of death should precede the question of life as well.
Being aware of non-existence makes us aware of the grand possibilities of existence
Ultimately, our being-towards-death creates the awareness of the possibilities of existence. In order to be aware of these, one must be aware of the possibility of nonexistence – hence being aware that one day we will die and not exist anymore. Being aware of this fact could struck us with anxiety, but it might as well encourage us to build an authentic life.
Inauthentic existence is grounded in preoccupation with actuality. It is not aware of our eventual death, it does not see the importance of possibility, and is therefore extremely dull and poor. Authentic existence, on the other hand, is aware of the metaphysical significance of death.
I agree with what you are sayi g. More, I think death is just the experience that the soul has when it's going into another form of life, as it is pure energy and cannot dissappear. That's why we should be happy that we are taking part of living in a human body and live as we are empty within.
Well spoken sir. Life has no value without death 💀
Existential self examination is to be taken head on on a daily basis.
Man.. Your posts are too smart for this world!))
Haha, I take that as a compliment. ;)
I was talking to a client last name but about this.. we are all go Ng to die eventually.. we can either speed it up are try and delay it for as long as possible, but when death comes to take us we can't resist and when and where and how is a mystery unless you take your own life
Hi @tuakanamorgan. Thank you for the comment. Are you a psychologist or doctor?
None I'm a personal Trainer
There can be no life without death. Accepting death trully does free you in a way from all the bullshit you keep telling yourself...
I entirely agree, Mr. trendo!
I agree that many people turn a blind eye to non existence. It may be because some may regard it as morbid and grotesque but everyone has to accept the fact we all have to leave this world and not wondering what happens after are death affects our view of existence.
Yeah! Thank you for your comment, arckrai. I hope you've enjoyed reading it. :)
Excellent content friend you always makes me reflect
Thank you very much! If it makes you reflect, it means I did my job well... ;)
Nice work, i hope you grow fast on steemit :)
Thank you! I appreciate/love your comment. That is supermotivating... :)
You are more than welcome
Authentic existence, I like that term, thanks
Yeah, I like it as well... :)
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Thank you, I appreciate that you like my blog. :)