Moment of Death

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This is poignant. Unfortunately, unless you are very lucky, everyone of us would have to go through this at least once, if not more times.

Death is a fact of life. Whatever your station in life, the time will come when death takes you by the hand. No one lives forever. Whether you are rich or poor, saintly or sinner, there will come a day when you say good bye to this world.

When we were born we came into being. When we die, we cease to be a being. Death is part and puzzle of life. Where there is life, there is decay, there is death. Life and death are two ends of the same process.

People are reluctant to talk about death. They find it morbid to be talking about death, when they feel fit and healthy. Some people are superstitious. They feel it is pushing their luck and encouraging bad luck when they talk about death. But being healthy is no guarantee that you will live to a ripe old age. Death can happen in the blink of an eye. You could be here one moment and gone the next.

People avoid talking about death like it were some shameful activity they engaged in and don't want to be found out. People should talk about death more. When you understand how fragile the human life is, how you can be called away, at any time, perhaps you will treasure your life a bit more. You will be more 'urgent' in living your life.

Talk to your children about death. Prepare them for death, theirs and yours. Let them know what sort of funeral you like to have when the time comes. Do you want a simple funeral, or do you want one with all the works. What do you want to do with your ashes? Spare your children the stress of having to decide what do do in their moment of grieve.

Do you think talking about death is morbid?

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My mother died quite unexpectedly of a stroke back in April, so I can really identify with Kubler-Ross' words. Her body was kept alive until I could get there to be with my father and sisters, but we all believe that her spirit had passed long. before her official time of death.

I'm familiar with the writings of Kubler-Ross because I actually took an elective class in high school called Thanatology. All we did for a quarter was discuss death. We took a field trip to a cemetery.

I'm currently looking into pre-paid cremation by the Neptune Society for my wife and I, so there will be no questions as to our final wishes when we die.

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Hi Jon. I am sorry to hear of your loss.
My sister-in-law passed away in late April of lung Cancer. Thankfully, she didn't suffer for too long.
Interesting that you should have an interest in Thanatology at that age. So, you are not adverse to talking about death then.
Good that you are making arrangement for that day which will surely come. I should start making arrangements too, but somehow there is something else more 'important' to do, and the days just fly by.
Thank you for sharing.
Cheers!

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Thanks, Vincent. Sorry to hear about your sister-in-law. I hope that when I die I go peacefully, in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not panicking and screaming like the passengers in the car he was driving at the time :-D

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I'm not afraid to talk about death.
But after talking about her, I feel very sad!
And I want to live as long as possible.

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Good to hear that you are not afraid to talk about death.
I understand.
Unfortunately, it is not up to us to decide how long we want to live. 😊

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I honestly don't think talking about death is morbid, it's something we should not avoid. Making one's wishes known to close family is vital especially things like a living will which needs one's signature!
I had a friend who spoke about not wanting to be kept alive on life support but she never signed any documents. My poor friend suffered a massive heart attack, and was kept on a ventilator for 6 weeks in and out of a coma and her family had to eventually give permission to have the machines turned off, not nice for them!
This blog would have been perfect for #silverbloggers btw, just saying...

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I am glad that you don't think talking or discussing about death is morbid. It is important to set our affairs in order, and where possible to sign on the dotted line, so that whoever is responsible for our affairs, can carry out our instructions without obstruction.

Sorry to hear about your friend.

This blog would have been perfect for #silverbloggers btw, just saying...
Noted. 😊

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