It occurred to me today (67)
That you never know what someone is thinking when they smile politely... is it genuine, or is it a false..???
Merriweather: That if you die suddenly, then you never get to reflect on the good stuff in your life ... but those left living do.
Seems unfair doesn't it..??
Seems unfair doesn't it..??
Depends on one's beliefs. Personally I think that when I die, I will be resurrected with full consciousness. I will be able to remember the things that I did, good and bad.
I am comfortable with the concept of death, because I believe it is just like sleep, we go to sleep, then we wake up again in a new day. It may be quite a few years between the going to sleep and reawaking again, that's all....
Halv0: Depends on one's beliefs. Personally I think that when I die, I will be resurrected with full consciousness. I will be able to remember the things that I did, good and bad.
I am comfortable with the concept of death, because I believe it is just like sleep, we go to sleep, then we wake up again in a new day. It may be quite a few years between the going to sleep and reawaking again, that's all....
I am comfortable with the concept of death, because I believe it is just like sleep, we go to sleep, then we wake up again in a new day. It may be quite a few years between the going to sleep and reawaking again, that's all....
So do you think you will remember what the leaves on the trees looked like when the pouring rain hit them... and the songs that you love??
I don't know... my parents have always said to me... when you are gone... you are gone..
Makes me sad to think that I wont be able to reflect on the good stuff... I don't know what I really believe tho...
That because of our way of speaking... when we say
And you... it sorta comes out as Anja..
Hang on... is it only me having reflections today??
And you... it sorta comes out as Anja..
Hang on... is it only me having reflections today??
Merriweather: So do you think you will remember what the leaves on the trees looked like when the pouring rain hit them... and the songs that you love??
I don't know... my parents have always said to me... when you are gone... you are gone..
Makes me sad to think that I wont be able to reflect on the good stuff... I don't know what I really believe tho...
I don't know... my parents have always said to me... when you are gone... you are gone..
Makes me sad to think that I wont be able to reflect on the good stuff... I don't know what I really believe tho...
Yeah, I do believe that I will remember songs, and the sound of rain. I think that what we experience now is nothing like the reality of what will come afterwards. Good or bad now will eventually fade and not be our focus in the future life that I believe in.
Christianity teaches that all people will be raised to some form of life again. When the bible talks about life and death, it is not meaning it in the way of our physical life.
I'm sure you have heard about people who seem dead inside even though they are alive and walking around now.
I believe the death and life that is spoken about in the bible is like that. It is a vibrance of soul, or a deadness of soul.
But I don't want to start a theological debate, simply to express my hope and belief that our lives continue on, and we do remember.
Depending on how we have lived, I believe that some with live forever with regret, and other sadness that will be like a fire burning inside them. I believe this is the hell that is spoken about in the bible. Other will live forever with the happiness of relationships they have built, with the love they have shared, and with the fruits that come from doing this good things now.
As I said, it depends on one's beliefs. But I have expererienced enough to know that there is some form of another life beyond this one.
So if I may, I would like to encourage you to not be sad, but rejoice in the good things because just like now, you remember things that are long gone, like when you were a little girl. Those times will never be again, but you still remember them.
I believe it will be like this after we die as well.
Take care Merri. And think about good things, lovely things, and things that make you smile.....
Merriweather: That if you die suddenly, then you never get to reflect on the good stuff in your life ... but those left living do.
Seems unfair doesn't it..??
Seems unfair doesn't it..??
depends on how you look at it Merri, they get to reflect, but..
you got to live it
Halv0: Yeah, I do believe that I will remember songs, and the sound of rain. I think that what we experience now is nothing like the reality of what will come afterwards. Good or bad now will eventually fade and not be our focus in the future life that I believe in.
Christianity teaches that all people will be raised to some form of life again. When the bible talks about life and death, it is not meaning it in the way of our physical life.
I'm sure you have heard about people who seem dead inside even though they are alive and walking around now.
I believe the death and life that is spoken about in the bible is like that. It is a vibrance of soul, or a deadness of soul.
But I don't want to start a theological debate, simply to express my hope and belief that our lives continue on, and we do remember.
Depending on how we have lived, I believe that some with live forever with regret, and other sadness that will be like a fire burning inside them. I believe this is the hell that is spoken about in the bible. Other will live forever with the happiness of relationships they have built, with the love they have shared, and with the fruits that come from doing this good things now.
As I said, it depends on one's beliefs. But I have expererienced enough to know that there is some form of another life beyond this one.
So if I may, I would like to encourage you to not be sad, but rejoice in the good things because just like now, you remember things that are long gone, like when you were a little girl. Those times will never be again, but you still remember them.
I believe it will be like this after we die as well.
Take care Merri. And think about good things, lovely things, and things that make you smile.....
Christianity teaches that all people will be raised to some form of life again. When the bible talks about life and death, it is not meaning it in the way of our physical life.
I'm sure you have heard about people who seem dead inside even though they are alive and walking around now.
I believe the death and life that is spoken about in the bible is like that. It is a vibrance of soul, or a deadness of soul.
But I don't want to start a theological debate, simply to express my hope and belief that our lives continue on, and we do remember.
Depending on how we have lived, I believe that some with live forever with regret, and other sadness that will be like a fire burning inside them. I believe this is the hell that is spoken about in the bible. Other will live forever with the happiness of relationships they have built, with the love they have shared, and with the fruits that come from doing this good things now.
As I said, it depends on one's beliefs. But I have expererienced enough to know that there is some form of another life beyond this one.
So if I may, I would like to encourage you to not be sad, but rejoice in the good things because just like now, you remember things that are long gone, like when you were a little girl. Those times will never be again, but you still remember them.
I believe it will be like this after we die as well.
Take care Merri. And think about good things, lovely things, and things that make you smile.....
Thank you Halvo.... I guess I am in a pensive mood..
jem1964: depends on how you look at it Merri, they get to reflect, but..
you got to live it
you got to live it
Well Gem... that is sensible... I was not looking at it from that angle...
Merri I have bumped my poem for you ... read it maybe it may help you in what you are thinking About ...
cheers ....
cheers ....
Merriweather: That if you die suddenly, then you never get to reflect on the good stuff in your life ... but those left living do.
Seems unfair doesn't it..??
Seems unfair doesn't it..??
Unfair? Yes, dying suddenly is unfair, but then, dying slowly is unfair too. Dying painfully is unfair as well.
So I guess the moral is to reflect on the good stuff "as you go" rather than leave it to the end, like most of us do (well I know I plan to - one day.)
Went to my ex-father-in-law's funeral last week. He collapsed in the street with a stroke at 82 - fit as a fiddle until that moment. He was a hard man but softened in his old age and was more open to the things that mattered in life.
And if u love someone, let them know.... that's the message i got form Prolwer's poem.
Obscuritan: Unfair? Yes, dying suddenly is unfair, but then, dying slowly is unfair too. Dying painfully is unfair as well.
So I guess the moral is to reflect on the good stuff "as you go" rather than leave it to the end, like most of us do (well I know I plan to - one day.)
Went to my ex-father-in-law's funeral last week. He collapsed in the street with a stroke at 82 - fit as a fiddle until that moment. He was a hard man but softened in his old age and was more open to the things that mattered in life.
And if u love someone, let them know.... that's the message i got form Prolwer's poem.
So I guess the moral is to reflect on the good stuff "as you go" rather than leave it to the end, like most of us do (well I know I plan to - one day.)
Went to my ex-father-in-law's funeral last week. He collapsed in the street with a stroke at 82 - fit as a fiddle until that moment. He was a hard man but softened in his old age and was more open to the things that mattered in life.
And if u love someone, let them know.... that's the message i got form Prolwer's poem.
Hi Obsi,
Yes, I reflect heaps... on the good times and things I have done in my life... my memories are with me, and for every day, something pops up that reminds me of something else, etc..
Just that, I was having a moment and thinking, those that die suddenly, they don't get the years to remember ... as they grow older..
Don't mind me... the end of August each year, is always a terrible memory for me...
Your getting Deep Meri
Carpe Diem seize the day best way to be !!!
Carpe Diem seize the day best way to be !!!
Merriweather: Hi Obsi,
Yes, I reflect heaps... on the good times and things I have done in my life... my memories are with me, and for every day, something pops up that reminds me of something else, etc..
Just that, I was having a moment and thinking, those that die suddenly, they don't get the years to remember ... as they grow older..
Don't mind me... the end of August each year, is always a terrible memory for me...
Yes, I reflect heaps... on the good times and things I have done in my life... my memories are with me, and for every day, something pops up that reminds me of something else, etc..
Just that, I was having a moment and thinking, those that die suddenly, they don't get the years to remember ... as they grow older..
Don't mind me... the end of August each year, is always a terrible memory for me...
Ah I see. Take it easy.
It occurred to me today... that I was missing my house, so I went to my friends house after work... cooked tea, cleaned up.. and packed and here I am home... 
Drove up the driveway, and was presented by a beautiful sight... this lovely creeper has in the short time I have been away, fully come out in bloom. It's one that is growing over a walk under thingo.. just loverly...
The winter roses are blooming.. YaY.. so glad to be home.. I was away from Sunday... so I had my little break from the hills..
What Joy...
Drove up the driveway, and was presented by a beautiful sight... this lovely creeper has in the short time I have been away, fully come out in bloom. It's one that is growing over a walk under thingo.. just loverly...
The winter roses are blooming.. YaY.. so glad to be home.. I was away from Sunday... so I had my little break from the hills..
What Joy...
Merriweather: Hi Obsi,
Yes, I reflect heaps... on the good times and things I have done in my life... my memories are with me, and for every day, something pops up that reminds me of something else, etc..
Just that, I was having a moment and thinking, those that die suddenly, they don't get the years to remember ... as they grow older..
Don't mind me... the end of August each year, is always a terrible memory for me...
Yes, I reflect heaps... on the good times and things I have done in my life... my memories are with me, and for every day, something pops up that reminds me of something else, etc..
Just that, I was having a moment and thinking, those that die suddenly, they don't get the years to remember ... as they grow older..
Don't mind me... the end of August each year, is always a terrible memory for me...
I think I can see where your coming from Merri, July, Jodies birthday, August, losing her, September, three weeks of Trial, not a good time every year and it never gets any easier......
cruiser68: I think I can see where your coming from Merri, July, Jodies birthday, August, losing her, September, three weeks of Trial, not a good time every year and it never gets any easier......
Hi ah Cruiser, nup..
Somethings you actually put away in your mind.. but some things you can try as much as you like, but you cannot.. because they rise to the surface... all by themselves.. and will them away as much as you want.. they just pop right up again..
sorry for you too.
Obscuritan: Unfair? Yes, dying suddenly is unfair, but then, dying slowly is unfair too. Dying painfully is unfair as well.
So I guess the moral is to reflect on the good stuff "as you go" rather than leave it to the end, like most of us do (well I know I plan to - one day.)
Went to my ex-father-in-law's funeral last week. He collapsed in the street with a stroke at 82 - fit as a fiddle until that moment. He was a hard man but softened in his old age and was more open to the things that mattered in life.
And if u love someone, let them know.... that's the message i got form Prolwer's poem.
So I guess the moral is to reflect on the good stuff "as you go" rather than leave it to the end, like most of us do (well I know I plan to - one day.)
Went to my ex-father-in-law's funeral last week. He collapsed in the street with a stroke at 82 - fit as a fiddle until that moment. He was a hard man but softened in his old age and was more open to the things that mattered in life.
And if u love someone, let them know.... that's the message i got form Prolwer's poem.
God's cruel trick; to give life, then to take it away...
itsimpossible: God's cruel trick; to give life, then to take it away...
Hi itsimpossible..
Yes, I totally agree.
I have often wondered why babies are born deformed, mentally incapacitated, and some die a couple of hours or days after, then there is the bit where, thru accidents, peeps die quickly, etc..
Makes those left behind just wonder.
what I wonder on a daily basis, the difference of comprehension around people, those mentally impaired, and gosh, there are so many,
Tend not to see those sparkling eyes bursting with intelligence much anymore, more like people walking around with dead " fish eyes"...
Jeez, but I do a lot of pondering these days... I need a good kick up the.......
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