Questioning Death: Experiences and Thoughts

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The discussion revolves around the contemplation of death and the feelings of insignificance that accompany it. Participants express a mix of fear and acceptance regarding the concept of non-existence, with some finding solace in the idea that if there is nothing after death, they won't be aware of it. Experiences of near-death situations are shared, highlighting how such moments can alter one's perspective on life and death. The conversation touches on personal struggles with depression and how thoughts of mortality can lead to a liberating outlook on life, encouraging individuals to live fully without dwelling on the inevitability of death. The topic of reincarnation is also mentioned, suggesting a belief in continuity beyond death. Overall, the thread illustrates a collective grappling with existential thoughts, the fear of leaving loved ones behind, and the desire to find meaning in life despite its transient nature.
  • #61
learningphysics said:
I find the idea of annihilation very comforting (nothing happens after death... hence nothing bad happens after death). It is the possibility of reincarnation that scares me.

Reincarnation sometimes scares me too. Life is fun but at times it can be one nasty mother. But even if I am reincarnated, I won't know the difference and just be asking the same question that drives us (matrix :biggrin:) in this lifetime
 
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Anubis said:
Reincarnation sometimes scares me too. Life is fun but at times it can be one nasty mother. But even if I am reincarnated, I won't know the difference and just be asking the same question that drives us (matrix :biggrin:) in this lifetime
Despite my grade 9 math level, it seems to me that the perfect equation is: nothing + life = life + death

edit: I wasn't going to mention this because I already did in another thread, but... one of my friends was asked what he would come back as if reincarnation was real. His immediate response was 'the brass pole in a strip club'.
 
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  • #63
Dying and waking up hearing someone screaming and realizing that it is you imprisoned inside an animal .
 
  • #64
There are different ways to deal with death:
If you are religious:
I think all religions say that this world is just a tiny part of our existence and they speak about life after death which is totally different from living in this world,so it couldn't be boring
some of them,say everyone has a death-life circle :smile: .we reborn again...
I was wonderind if any of you could remember her/his other lives!

and if you're not religious:
you just have this world.maybe it's alittle stressful but well you don't have to worry about death and life.you don't have to live here forever ,so forget about problems and just think about now.

anyway I think we are guests in this world(whether you're religious or not it's true).and because we don't have to stay here forever we shouldn't be bad...

Death is the most exciting travel because nobody have nothing to tell us about it .and I think most of us are worried about what we've done in this world(or perhaps haven't done)we're always hopeful about tomorrow and with death,we don't have tomorrow in this world.
 
  • #65
I think of death as living differently. I think that dreaming is the gateway to the realms of extra corporeal life. The truth is, I am much more afraid of living, than I am of dying.
 
  • #66
If you are not afraid of death but afraid of living, why not try hanging yourself ?

So why do you have a feeling of "afraid of or scared" ? I think it is due to the limits of our perception towards our surroundings.

I am young. I take exercises every morning, eat 300 grs meat, 120 grs fish, 150 gr fresh vegetable, drink 400 ml milk, 2 small fried loaves of bread, 1 bowl of rice, 2 times dessert in each meal

I do everything to keep living till I get old and kiss my wife my boy goodbye because i am afraid of death... :frown:
 
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