"Why does DEATH cause us so much fear?"
Im sure that has been asked and discussed a million times over to the power of 2. Im very sure its the uncertainty of the unknown that scares us so much. Well, that is if you're a logical scienfitic analytic person.
How can one prove that there is life after death? Quite simply, we cant, using human made tools.
There is however, one distinctly human tool, that can ease our fears about death. Its called Faith. I've struggled with using this tool for a long time, until today even. I know there is more to having faith than simply believing in a life after death with the Creator. I've learnt over the years, that i have to start trusting my inner self, you may call it a soul even. This society we live, does not help us listen to ourselves from the day we are born.
Death.
Why is it when someone dies, we say "She/He has passed away". Why dont we just say "She/He died last night". Why do we always find a way to blunt the truth? Which genious came up with the term "passed away" anyway?
As i sat and watched the funeral processions of Princess D on the tele a couple years back, i was very intrigued by the manner and behaviour of her 2 boys, William and Harry. At that time, i could only imagine how they could have felt like, to lose their mother, an amazing woman, in such a wicked terrible and unnatural way. And yet, as they walked, they seemed calm, regal....and strong. I know they probably did their fair share of crying away from any prying camera's, but it seems such a tragedy that they can't be themselves in what must be the lowest point in their lives.
What is the point of being strong when a loved one suddenly dies? How am i supposed to be happy when a loved one is not in my life, but in heaven? Am i selfish to want that person to not go to heaven now but stay here on this earth with me?
Am i weak because i cry?
October 22, 2005
Oh Death
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No, you aren't weak to cry, its absolutely normal to cry, it doesn't mean by crying that you lack faith to believe that the person has gone to a better place, or that you aren't strong enough. we cry because we feel the loss of someone who has meant so much to us in our lives. What faith does for us in someways, is to help us eventually come to terms with some of the things that matter when life comes to an end.
My grandad said this quite poignantly in an email a few days ago - " So we have beliefs to sustain us - that there is another place and time, that there is meaning even though we cannot glimpse it." To those who believe there are no questions, to those who do not there are no answers". I have learnt over time not to question a belief - for that is what sustains and gives a meaning to life and suffering and death. I do not think we can cope without beliefs. Yet it is difficult to accept even with beliefs" - "We have to continue to live - providing care and comfort for those we love. Then continue to live as life renews itself again and again. That is the real miracle. For we do know that love will remain when all else fades."
My ultimate agony is not being there for u guys. Lots of love, thoughts and prayers. xxx S
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