[MrExcite721]

As an agnostic and a believer in reincarnation, I know, lots of issues there . . . I tell myself, time before my birth existed as did I, time after my death will exist, as will I.

I have had moments of reincarnation recall, not deja vu but something from my past life reaching to me. I find incredible comfort in those moments, as a reminder that I have to pass from this life to reach my next life.

I believe in the soul. The internal energy it possesses.

[Laurawilcox]

I agree Paula. I don’t fear death I fear the goodbyes. Having an only child and watching her fear for that moment is the hardest part. She was born when I was forty, so not lots of time to share and teach her.

[NewRealms]

What choice do we have? Unless we pull the plug ourselves the end of life comes at the end... when ever and what ever that might look like. Dementia is a curse on the aged for sure. But, we live as long as we are given.

[NewRealms]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Most of us are on borrowed time anyway.

What does that really mean? From whom did we borrow the time? In truth all of our time is on loan. It comes and then it goes. And, as it goes we think more and more about our end time. Is that so unnatural?

[NewRealms]

Originally Posted by dennisgavin

I'm not afraid of death. I just don't want to be there when it happens..........

Yep, a good old Woody Allen line. And, it's soooo flippin' true.

[NewRealms]

Originally Posted by MickeyStevens

Likewise I fear living too long.

Fear is such a distraction to the present moment.

[LiverpoolWalrus]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

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[Ben Franklin]

Originally Posted by MrExcite721

As an agnostic and a believer in reincarnation, I know, lots of issues there . . . I tell myself, time before my birth existed as did I, time after my death will exist, as will I.

I have had moments of reincarnation recall, not deja vu but something from my past life reaching to me. I find incredible comfort in those moments, as a reminder that I have to pass from this life to reach my next life.

I believe in the soul. The internal energy it possesses.

I believe that when we die, only our ego vanishes, and consciousness lives on, which is the source everyone calls God. Man has created every god he's ever worshiped, all 12,000 plus of them. What is our consciousness? It that little observer, within yourself, that questions your ego. We can achieve a healthy ego, or allow it to become so sick, we never hear the consciousness.

The University of Virginia, the 10th best school in the US for medicine has a perceptional studies curriculum, which includes studies on reincarnation. I have a very interesting story, if you want to hear about it. Check out U of Vs perceptual studies curriculum.

https://med.virginia.edu/perceptual-studies/

[vintageogauge]

I'm really hoping that there is no such thing as reincarnation as i sure as hell don't want to come back to what is going on in this world and try to start all over again. My grandmother, father, uncle, and aunt all died in institutions from complications of Alzheimers. After seeing so much of that in my family, that is my greatest fear, much more so than death itself.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by NewRealms

What does that really mean? From whom did we borrow the time? In truth all of our time is on loan. It comes and then it goes. And, as it goes we think more and more about our end time. Is that so unnatural?

IMO, in my case, due to medical procedure life has gone on. So I am on borrowed time. It means once you get certain age with health issues you could go anytime. Make The use out of every day and don’t let the small stuff bother you.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by vintageogauge

I'm really hoping that there is no such thing as reincarnation as i sure as hell don't want to come back to what is going on in this world and try to start all over again. My grandmother, father, uncle, and aunt all died in institutions from complications of Alzheimers. After seeing so much of that in my family, that is my greatest fear, much more so than death itself.

Or maybe the world will be better place in the future?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Ben Franklin

I believe that when we die, only our ego vanishes, and consciousness lives on, which is the source everyone calls God. Man has created every god he's ever worshiped, all 12,000 plus of them. What is our consciousness? It that little observer, within yourself, that questions your ego. We can achieve a healthy ego, or allow it to become so sick, we never hear the consciousness.

The University of Virginia, the 10th best school in the US for medicine has a perceptional studies curriculum, which includes studies on reincarnation. I have a very interesting story, if you want to hear about it. Check out U of Vs perceptual studies curriculum.

Division of Perceptual Studies | University of Virginia School of Medicine

IMO, you only live on by the ones that remember you and pass you’re memory on.

[VILLAGERBB]

FG111 - I wonder about it but have no fear. Enjoy your life and know you will not be alone when the end comes. Peace!

Originally Posted by FG111

Every morning when I wake-up, I always thank God because I am truly blessed that I have my health, my kids are doing well, I live in a lovely community in a lovely new home, have a lovely ( mostly ) spouse and in a great financial position in my life.

But lately as each day passes, I realize that this wonderful dream of life will come to an end. No matter how healthy I eat and no matter how many marathons I still participate in order to maintain a healthy life style in order to maximize my life expectancy, my life will come to an end. Obviously as each day passes, we all become one day older and one day closer to death.

Does anyone think about their inevitable demise and how do you deal with the uncertainty of death? Thanks and be safe.

[Velvet]

Love my life here on earth and hope to have lots of it. But if I am bed ridden I plan to see movies, I have been saving up, listen to music that I enjoy and many more things. But when the time comes, I hope to get to meet the Creator Himself, I truly look forwards to that. Perhaps I can see my parents and a particular grandmother. I also have friends who have passed on who I’d like to catch up with.
And if I am wrong and there is truly reincarnation, then I’ll be back. Time is such an amazing thing!

[JimJohnson]

Originally Posted by FG111

Every morning when I wake-up, I always thank God because I am truly blessed that I have my health, my kids are doing well, I live in a lovely community in a lovely new home, have a lovely ( mostly ) spouse and in a great financial position in my life.

But lately as each day passes, I realize that this wonderful dream of life will come to an end. No matter how healthy I eat and no matter how many marathons I still participate in order to maintain a healthy life style in order to maximize my life expectancy, my life will come to an end. Obviously as each day passes, we all become one day older and one day closer to death.

Does anyone think about their inevitable demise and how do you deal with the uncertainty of death? Thanks and be safe.

I feel ya and understand. As I age, I thank nature for letting me know it’s OK to leave when it’s time. At 73, I have had a wonderful life and honestly, Don't want it to go much longer. I’m am in good health at the moment, but I am feeling old and don’t like it. I am an Atheist, so death is more appealing to me than for those that believe you have to go when called by the lord, no matter how much suffering that may bring. As an Atheist, I want to be gone ten minutes before the suffering of old age begins.