Is this life all there is??? (page 2)

JamesThomas

Welcome, Core88.

uncertainty is still a concern in my life. What are all your thoughts?

Perhaps "thoughts", are the problem; and the last thing you need is more.

When there are no thoughts about the future of life, what is here then? There is Life. There is this present moment of existence; which is all there ever is. Be kind to yourself and so allow yourself to see how thoughts and fears of future-life steals away the reality of life now. See this; really see it; and then there will be a natural tendency to laugh away life-stealing concerns when they show there little heads.

Spend more time being silently and openly present and attentative with this moment of life in and around you, and less time thinking, judging and concerning, and see what natural harmony and peace arise. The universe thrives on your silent attention, and rewards you for it. It is the natural way of things.

Be still.

j

PopeOfEruke

My feeling is that death is a normal part of "life" same as being born, eating, sleeping etc. It is not to be feared, it's natural.

Maybe we get reborn as another person who knows? Main thing is to enjoy life while we have it, show love to our family and fellow humans, and let our life take it's natural course.

Pope

Lady Liberty

Dear Core88,

Welcome!! We are glad you found this site, and even more glad you are getiing better! We look forward to more of your posts!

Sincerely,

Lady Liberty

Carmel

O SON OF THE SUPREME!
I have made death a messenger of joy to thee. Wherefore dost thou grieve? I made the light to shed on thee its splendor. Why dost thou veil thyself therefrom?

(Baha'u'llah, The Arabic Hidden Words)

What-A-Coincidence

get busy in things and not in yourself

vitty

After believing for so many years that will never die, its gonna take a while for anyone to adjust to the thought that yes, you and I are just like everyone else,we are going to grow old and die.

At first it really bothered me but as time goes on you really do get used to the idea........I was talking to a man of 88 the other day and he is still fit and healthy and enjoys life but said that if he were to die tomorrow he wouldnt mind, he said hed had a good and long life and he was ready.

Now dont you think that if it was an "un natural" event we would have thousands of old people wailing and hysterical about their soon dimize. But no the older you get, and I think you are young still, the easier the thought of death, its a natural cycle.

Dont dwell on something that is way of in the future for you, when it happens you will be ready.

avengers

No more religion for me.

As for the after life I have no idea. We'll see.

Andy

Borgia

Afterlife, or how ever you would call it, cannot be proven nor disproven. It may be there, but then again it may not.

People from all kinds of backgrounds have had near death experiences in whih they claim to be able to lift up the veil a little. Based on the gospel of John and his letters I could come to the conclusion that knowing God is the eternal life itself. There are others who claim this afterlife to be in heaven and ofcourse our JW heritage tells you that afterlife might take place here on earth.

Whatever you choose in terms of what an afterlife may be, it basically is a vehicle to overcome fear of death. Whether it is true or not, being persuaded to believe in afterlife, is a comfort in itself. But then again, seeing the truth as being an afterlife is non-existent may also do the trick for you.

Cross that bridge when you get to it, i.e. when you´re there and ready for it. In the meantime, lead a rewarding life, read about psychology, devolopment of cosmologies, philosofy, etc, to get an idea and a broader view on things.

Cheers

Borgia

willy_think

James Thomas

WOW!! Nicely said.

fullofdoubtnow

Hi Core, and welcome to the board.

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