Monday 13 January 2020

Death and Something to Think About

Maybe It Has Another Purpose

The world is still mourning the recent loss of some 176 people after Iran used missiles to shoot down a plane. In August we said good bye to my mother. This week-end I will attend my long time neighbour's funeral.

Death is not fun. Some believe it has a purpose, other than keeping population growth in check. I am one of them.

In a reversal of tragedy, these are some of the things that run through my mind and perhaps yours. 
  1. You are still here even though they are not. However you can't help but ponder your own destiny. Will I be here tomorrow; next year; in 10 years?
  2. If the death was peaceful and pain-free, you think at least there is that. If not you try not to imagine how they suffered.
  3. Certainly in my case and when the death is horrific or involves innocent little children, I question the existence and nature of any higher being or deity. 
  4. For most it makes you glad that you and those you love are still here.
  5. If you are religious or believe in spirits, you wonder if they can now see you or know what you are thinking.
  6. It makes you think about the person if you knew them and THAT for me is the "spirit" part - the legacy.
  7. Along with #6, you wonder about things you should or shouldn't have done with the departed or said to them.
  8. If you believe in such things you wonder where they are now - in a better or worse place.
  9. It makes you realize that you damned well better enjoy all the things and people you can, starting RIGHT NOW before it is too late.
  10. Finally it SHOULD make you wonder how you can accomplish #9 while making life a little better for others so that one day others will be experiencing #6.

If you don't experience at least some of the above, you should start to question if you really are alive or ever have been.

The Brewster

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