(If you think this is"realistically depressing", try reading Ecclesiastes. The Vikings had nothing on the ancient Hebrews on the contemplation of death).
Certainly true, Linda. But for the rest of the world that is not, we at least need to stop with the idea that suicide is the better of the two options. It never is.
In my experience there is no such thing as 'death', when all is finished and done forever. When life stops there is a transition stage, when there is a parting company between the human self and the soul (spiritual) self, the human self making a return to the chemical elements of the Universe, and the soul self returning to the energies of the Universe too complicated to explain here. Again, in my experience, those who have 'died' return to a different dimension to that which we live in as human beings, a dimension which is beyond our comprehension, but one in which we shall be at peace, a state of being which most people find hard to achieve in this lifetime.
...and wealth and success? They are left behind when we make that transition from this life to the next, but what you do take with you is the essence of your true self and all the wisdom you have accrued from the learning, or attempted learning, of your life lessons.
Vera - There is a transition of sorts for sure, and I do hope to drag along whatever wisdom I have attained. On the other hand, I am not terribly interested in hastening that day. I still think I have a great deal to do here.
Comments are welcome (and necessary, for good conversation). If you could take the time to be kind and not practice profanity, it would be appreciated. Thanks for posting!
For we Christians though, we will enjoy Heaven. :-)
ReplyDeleteCertainly true, Linda. But for the rest of the world that is not, we at least need to stop with the idea that suicide is the better of the two options. It never is.
ReplyDeleteIn my experience there is no such thing as 'death', when all is finished and done forever. When life stops there is a transition stage, when there is a parting company between the human self and the soul (spiritual) self, the human self making a return to the chemical elements of the Universe, and the soul self returning to the energies of the Universe too complicated to explain here. Again, in my experience, those who have 'died' return to a different dimension to that which we live in as human beings, a dimension which is beyond our comprehension, but one in which we shall be at peace, a state of being which most people find hard to achieve in this lifetime.
ReplyDelete...and wealth and success? They are left behind when we make that transition from this life to the next, but what you do take with you is the essence of your true self and all the wisdom you have accrued from the learning, or attempted learning, of your life lessons.
Absolutely agree.
ReplyDeleteVera - There is a transition of sorts for sure, and I do hope to drag along whatever wisdom I have attained. On the other hand, I am not terribly interested in hastening that day. I still think I have a great deal to do here.
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