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by quack is whack on November 22nd, 2009
I'm 21, and I'm not sure what you mean specifically by "perspective on death."
Death is a natural thing that happens to all beings. I think it's best to accept it as the inevitable outcome in life.
by Aksafari on November 21st, 2009
I'm 34, and I see death as a release from the anguish of this world. I know where I'm going when I die, and I fear it not.
The only reason I wish to live on is to see the fulfillment of my parenthood to my beautiful children, and be a tool for God here on Earth.
by winkie on November 22nd, 2009
This is a very interesting question because it's still a bit of a taboo in the western world. I think fear of death is one of the reasons people 'find' religion, because believing that there's something beyond this life offers a sense of comfort and reassurance. As a species, we tend to like certainty, some idea that the future is going to be all right, and believing in life after death fufills our desire for that. I'm 37 and I believe (although I'm open to being persuaded otherwise) that there is nothing beyond death. As a human being, I would like to think that there is, but so far I haven't found anything I can believe in.
by Gingerminx on November 21st, 2009
I am 48, I made my peace with death a very long time ago. I beleive when I die that that is it, there is nothign else, so I damn well intend to make this life the best one it can be.
by XOXMSperfect on November 21st, 2009
19, and i believe death is merely the breakdown of our physical form, in which our spiritual form will transgress from this plane to another.
by disturbed_broken on November 21st, 2009
im 14 and most of the time i wish a freak accident would happen and i would die or i wish it were me instead of someone else
i dont know why im here or the purpose of me being here but i wish i could die to save someone else someone who deserves to live
i hate to see other people dieing i just wish it was me
by Occams Electric Razor on November 22nd, 2009
It's not my own death that bothers me really, I can deal with that. I've often pondered what an exciting and mysterious adventure might await in death.
No, what I dwell on is watching those I love go before me and how life is without them. I think humans are all selfish in that aspect.
I'm 34, an atheist and I don't know what happens after death if anything.
by Desiderata on November 22nd, 2009
I am 21 and my perspective on death is that yes, it will happen, even to me one day. That day could be tomorrow or 60 years from now, I don't know. I know it sounds like I am trying too hard to sound philosophical, but this is the only way I know how to get my opinion across. I wish for an immediate death without too much suffering, but enough time that loved ones will accept it and understand. I think the worst part about death isn't the part where I die, its when someone I care about does.
by Badcube on November 22nd, 2009
I'm 27 and I think death is a part of life we all must come to deal with. I can care less about my death since I won't feel any more pain and if there is an afterlife that would be cool to... I'd so spy on the hotties nude and people doin it.
The hardest part of death is when friends and family or anyone dies early in life it's difficult to understand why but most likely there is no reason for the why it just is... :(
by Fiddle Playing Creole Bastard on November 22nd, 2009
I'm 19.
Death doesn't bother me much at all, really, and I tend not to think about it.
If I had to choose how to die though, I'd want to go down in a bizarre plot twist in the story of my life.
by randomness - is now a Maestro on November 22nd, 2009
I'm 18. In my view, death is definitely going to happen, and there's a strong possibility that I won't have any control over the when or the where, so why worry? After I die, I doubt there is anything else. I don't believe that there will be an afterlife, or any sort of reincarnation, so I think I'd better live the one life I have as best I can. I'll try and get the most out of every day. I want to fit in as much love, laughter, fun, and friendship as I possibly can before I go, and, if possible, I'd like to leave a positive mark on the world.
by Siyanor on November 21st, 2009
I am 18 and I view death as an escape from life.
Yes, I am very cynical.
by PrincessErin1986 on November 21st, 2009
I am 23 years old. I have accepted death will come. When I do not know. I have had two very close calls with death from accidents. I brought up the subject the other day with my mom. I live with her, and she is really all I have. She didn't want to talk about it and avoided the topic. I have found this to be true with many people. Is idea of death so hard to accept? Am I weird for completely acknowledging and accepting the fact that I will die, and I can openly talk about it?
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You're reading I once had the chance to hear the the Dalia Lama speak. He talked of death and how many Westerners have a hard time dealing with the though and reality it will happen. How old are you? And what is your perspective on death?
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By perspective I meant have you come to terms with the fact that you will die, are you okay with it. Kind of things. The Dalia Lama said many westerners believe they are invincible and death will never come to them. They fear death and such. So I was just curious about how people deal with death, if they accept it, and so on. Thank you! +4
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