Death & Dying

A very common fear is the fear of dying. Some people fear death, some simply fear a pain filled death.

Some people have perpetrated such evil upon others such as cheating others financially (ex huzz will face this), cheating emotionally/sexually/physically on a husband, wife or life partner. People will have to face the consequences, eventually. Maybe they will face it during their time on earth, maybe after death if there truly is an afterlife. 

Consequences for evil are natural. The symptoms may take awhile to manifest in sexual form, physical form or emotional illness.

What to do!

What to do!

Everyone sins, people all sin in different ways. This is why it's important to mind your own yard. Pluck out your own weeds, grow your own flowers. Your neighbors have the same right.

i.e. It's better to judge what's right for you, leave others to their own devices. Trust, then verify.  :)

An earlier fear of death seems to be the pernicious fear of aging which is so rampant in the world, today. In a society which glorifies youth, gives partial treatment to those people under the age of 35, it seems inevitable that age discrimination is the result.

Yes, it's illegal to discriminate, based upon age, yet, it's rampant. Yes, rampant.
It exists in social settings.
It exists in professional settings.
It exists, even in religious settings.

Having witnessed all three, it's a stomach churning sick feeling.

Age discrimination is rarely if ever prosecuted, is seen as legitimately acceptable by nearly everyone. Particularly by those who have yet to experience it first hand.
Jokes about "stupid old men", "dried up women", "grandma driver", "grandpa driver", "too old for ____" (fill the blank!)

This is sad commentary on the world, as it's inevitable that everyone will advance through time. Those who shame their fellow humans for simply going through a natural, biological process, will, eventually get there, too. That is, if they are fortunate enough to live as long as the ones they have age shamed.

Being fortunate enough to go through the natural process can be cut short as well as cause some damage when a person mistreats their body.

~ Use of tobacco products (cigars, cigarettes, chew tobacco)
~ Chronic sexual & emotional cheating on a spouse or partner.
~ Over exposure to tanning beds & sun
~ Gluttony resulting in obesity
~ Excessive consumption of alcohol
~ Eating too much processed foods (garbage in will make ya feel like garbage, eventually)
~ Excessive sugar & excessive salt consumption
~ Lack of physical exercise
~ Addiction to electronic gadgets
~ Social isolation
~ Failing to drink enough water
~ Failure to get enough sleep

This is only the top 10 + 2 bonuses!

All of these contribute to causing accelerated aging of the body, the mind as well as eventual darkening of the spirit aka the soul.

Of course, all have done some of this or all of this. Many people even find these pleasurable. There is a price to pay.

Myself? 

Death is the very least of my fears. Aging? I tend to my soul, body & mind, daily. Am waaaaaayyyyyyy far from perfect, that's for sure, yet, I do try to keep healthy habits.
Endeavoring to be kind to others.

When someone hurts me, I strike back at them, commensurate with the pain which their actions caused for me. It's something I have improved upon, yet, I still struggle with it.
Always striving to improve.

Death is something I am comfortable with, knowing that I'm not perfect, while, still trying to be the best person I can be.
It's a life slogan, maybe the US Army is on the right track?

Being kind to others as much as possible, helping others when I can, being honest & truthful with fellow human beings is how I live.
The tricky balance comes in being kind while avoiding being taken advantage of.
There are many fish in the sea, many are barracudas, sharks & piranhas! Predatory people who go through life as well as surf the internet, looking for their next victim.

We're not in Kansas, any more, Toto!

The age of innocence in the world is over. 

Leaving you with 2 pieces of advice which were given to me by some very wise people.

* Don't fear heights, save your fear for widths! Obesity is a killer*

* Fearing death is a smokescreen. Better to fear never living fully. Or, better, still, no fear! JUST LIVE WITH COURAGE!*