Given the fact that all human beings eventually must die, still most of us would not want to die. Actually, some would find the discussion about death as cold and heartless but everybody should come to terms with this irreversible truth – "… for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart." (Ecclesiastes 7:2)
There are times that I wake up in the wee hours of the night, frightened with a dream about death of a loved one or my own death, jittery and trembling, as if my breath will cease anytime because of the beating up of my heart. At first, the episode made me sob. After a while, it leads me into an understanding that I am still alive. Every time that happens, I find it difficult to sleep. It made me wonder of the many things – Where do I go after death? What would happen to my beloved ones if I die? What does God look like? What will He tell me if I come face to face with Him? How would it feel to be in heaven or hell? Will I go to heaven or hell? Etc, etc.
I admire Papsie how he fully accepts the possibility of death anytime. And even though I have learned to accept this irreversible truth, there is always this feeling of denial. Probably because I love the person so much that the idea of death is terrorizing. Always, he reminds me to prepare myself and be courageous. That does not help. It frightens me. I guess I am more scared for him than him.
With the imminence of possible death to anyone, including myself, I guess what I really need to do is to give my best to everything, or to do my best to glorify God in anything I do, and not to be a walking dead who misses the way of wisdom. I have to strive hard to live "real", that is, to live full of peace, joy and wisdom. I think that if I try to live righteously, death is sweet when it comes.
So, folks, I don’t mean to scare… just a glimpse at where we’re going.
I am also scared of dying. I still want to see my only daughter walk down the aisle...and meet my grandchildren too. But then life is short, I have to live it to the fullest.
ReplyDeletewe all do, Teacher Sol. but instead of being frightened or scared of death, we could shift that to our supplication to have our stay here on earth extended. cheers to you!
ReplyDeleteAs one saying goes , "the problem is not adding years to our life but life to our years".
ReplyDeleteThey say death is as inevitable as taxes and I think that the key to accepting and taking this truth with relative comfort is some degree of understanding of why we are here in this world.
As usual a very reflective post. I’ve long conditioned myself of the reality of death, having experienced it early with the passing away of both my parents when I was young. Death is inevitable and could come anytime. It is not for us to ask, “why me?” or “why does it have to come early?”. We just have to accept it and be ready for it. And if we believe that “life is a corridor and death merely a door", then there’s really no point to be afraid of it.
ReplyDeleteIt’s easy to philosophize about it when things are okay. But when it’s really there on my doorstep will I welcome it with open arms? I don't know. I don't know.
this reminds me of the movie.. "the sixth sense".
ReplyDeleteand the tagalog's "spirit of the glass".
i'd like to die peacefully, when the good Lord is ready to call my number.
Just stumbled onto this blog... and it looks really, really interesting--- Lots of thought being bounced around for sure. :)
ReplyDeleteAbout death... I must say its a hard topic. But myself, I am not afraid of it.
:) I'm a firm believer in Jesus Christ, and that when I die I'm going to see Him face to face in heaven. So I'm looking forward to that day. Its the journey on this earth thats the real hard part.
Just my two cents :D
@corsarius - yes, ENTRUST is the word. (i've been looking for that word kagabi, nasa dulo ng dila pero di lumabas ha ha). thanks for seeing my posts as inspiring, one of my intentions really - to INSPIRE. i'm sure you have noticed that i linked your site to my site. you have an interesting way of writing.
ReplyDeleteHeard on the radio the other day that according to survey, fear of dying is 7th on the list. What's first on people's worst fears list? Fear of spiders!
ReplyDeletefear of spiders??? more than fear of dying?? well..hmmm... maybe because they see the spider and death is unsure? i dont know really. sometimes it is in the state of the mind. musta na, bw?
ReplyDeletehi jayred,
ReplyDeletethis is wonderful - we both wrote something about death... but yours is more enlightening perhaps because of a deeper relationship with God.
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