As We Age, Death Gets Closer

[squatting dog]

I've put this up before, but somehow I feel it fit's here very well.

Every minute someone leaves this world behind. We are all in “the line” without knowing it. We never know how many people are before us. We can not move to the back of the line. We can not step out of the line. We can not avoid the line.

So while we wait in line -

Make moments count. Make priorities. Make the time. Make your gifts known. Make a nobody feel like a somebody. Make your voice heard. Make the small things big. Make someone smile. Make the change. Make love. Make up. Make peace. Make sure to tell your people they are loved. Make sure to have no regrets. Make sure you are ready.

 

[Robert59]

We all are lucky to be alive when so many people are dying in their 40's and 50's.

 

[Lewkat]

Since I'll be 89 in 3 months, I can't worry about it. My health runs hot and cold, but I've a pretty strong constitution and know my limits. It is inevitable, so why worry or fret over it? I'll be back to haunt some folks who deserve it.

 

[Packerjohn]

When I stay in too much I start thinking about dying and that is really bad! My "cure" for this negative thinking is to do something; go for a walk, sing a song or two with my guitar and head out to the library and get some great new books to read. Visiting people is also a great antidote to these "blue feelings." Watching Gunsmoke and laughing at that silly "Festus" is a pretty good way to chase away the blues. Thinking too much about death is just too depressing. Time to live while I can.

Actually I read somewhere that we start dying the minute we are born. Must of been some negative guy!

 

[funsearcher!]

So--have you decided on your end of life wishes and done the paperwork and spoken to your family???

 

[Lara]

If we are still here then our purpose hasn't been fulfilled yet.
When our purpose is fulfilled then we will go home.

It's good to be alive. It will good to go home.
Embrace it. Be grateful. Focus on Love.

No worries.
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