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Death is ultimately unavoidable, but I still (instinctively?) take measures to postpone (avoid?) it.
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I've watched all of the released seasons of "The Expanse" great sci-fi series.
I think everyone who said they're not afraid is lying.
gboisjo said:
I've watched all of the released seasons of "The Expanse" great sci-fi series.
Yup.It really is.
It's the show I'd use to try and explain why I love Sci-Fi to anyone who's not a fan as it has some amazing characters, story and political intrigue all thrown into one great looking space saga.
My favorite character is Avasarala who's the head of the UN and Earth so not exactly Jim Kirk but an amazingly savvy and important character.
Age does matter IMHO, nature provides older folk a cushion as we age ..death becomes more acceptable and inevitable as the body wears out..You are projecting. I used to be afraid but the older I get the less I am. Might be a nature's way overall, but clearly it's also very personal and differs a lot for different people.
The special effects are outstanding as are some of the mind blowing battle scenes. I've watched three seasons and liked them all, the first and third season the most.It really is.
It's the show I'd use to try and explain why I love Sci-Fi to anyone who's not a fan as it has some amazing characters, story and political intrigue all thrown into one great looking space saga.
My favorite character is Avasarala who's the head of the UN and Earth so not exactly Jim Kirk but an amazingly savvy and important character.
I commend your realistic bravery and hope I would also be so rationally brave.Riveted into my psyche is my sister Brenda who died at 49 years old. She died of cancer in a hospice after 3 rounds of chemotherapy. It took her nearly 2 years to die ..it was a horrible, painful death. I'd like to think if I was presented with a similar situation I would take myself out.
A friend of mine is in his late 80's. He has about every possible disease, last time I saw him he was down to only 2 sorts of cancer and his heart was at about 5%. That was at the pub playing poker.Well said, for me I know when I die everything I was or could have is gone ..no pie in the sky. So, as a result, I love life and appreciate every day I'm alive.
I am not afraid of my death. I am afraid of the deaths of those I care about. Without them, life becomes less meaningful to me. Everything else I fear comes from being alive.
I am not scared of death because my faith in God gives me strength. It is the process of dying that is slightly unnerving. I've seen too much not to be.
I only care about leaving anyone behind. If I can outlive my loved ones, I'll be good to go.Thoughts?
omg... barf!
All living creatures avoid death every second of their existence as best they can. No matter what answers you get in your poll, fact is, it's fear that causes this. Humans seldom understand themselves so I would not be surprised to get all kinds of erroneous answers.
You unwittingly proved your own point.
ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your post is a hoot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Big Fun. lol
No, your original post was much funnier.
Being a true believer has that effect, its one of the perks.I fear more what can happen before death...death itself is likened to being asleep in the Bible, awaiting the resurrection...John 11:11-14...
We are slowly heading that direction, it should have been legal a long time ago.We have chosen to make the process of dying unnerving. Humane euthanasia could help in that regard.