We never know the way or day
That we should leave, go away
We would all prefer to stay
But in that we have no say
We wont know when we will stray
Don’t give yourself a conniption
coz the inevitable will happen
it can’t be avoided or delayed
talk to family and friends about it
be relaxed and ready for your end
word of the day, conniption
Few words says it all. Profound
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be ready indeed, the only way, be at peace, nice reminder in a world that is immortal.
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Death, the inevitable truth.
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This is fine when one is past certain age.
Why should a child talk about their death to parents?
Why would someone in spring years of life think about death?
Oh dear Kate, let them live their life.
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oh it should never be permanently on the agenda but having worked on children’s cancer wards, those kids ‘get it’ well before their poor parents do.
I am saying it should not be a taboo subject but openly discussed when the subject arises. If it becomes part of our conversations we can conquer the fear that surrounds it.
Once we have voiced our sentiments or wishes then we can actually live more fully without the silent dread … does that makes sense?
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I believe this is something we have to discuss even to the young people..i’ve witnessed really young children dying..and seeing them in their deathbeds made me realized that the idea of living life at the moment as if you are going to the die is not only for the old or matured ones but for the young as well…my youngest daugther’s bestfriend died of cancer..weeks after her death her parents found letters she had written for her family..every one gets a letter and they were all.delighted..but there was one letter she never even got to finish..and even up to now the person to whom that unfinished letter was addressed still wonders….”what could have been written there?..what is it that she’s goin to say should she had stayed a little longer?”….
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Very moving, Kate. And I agree.
Are the people buried above ground in that cemetery?
((((HUGS))))
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no just six foot under facing the ocean plus a few walls for ash urns … they have great views but I doubt the dead can sea/see 😉
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This is a strangely uplifting take on the subject matter.
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thanks Robbie … I often wonder why we give a cemetery such spectacular views, maybe it’s to cheer those left behind who visit 🙂
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Have a nice sunday!
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True. It’s just better to celebrate life rather than anticipating and fearing death
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I sincerely believe that we need to ‘prepare’ for death, stare it in the face if you like, know it in order to get on and live life more fully!
That fear and doubt can drain our energy and we can’t stop the inevitable … it works for me!
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That’s really brave thinking. And I kind of agree with you, too. Of course, we can’t stop the inevitable.
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and by being prepared we can move on to live more fully 🙂
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Agreed, we don’t control it, though we can influence it. The choices we’ve made, and will make, give us a say.
The threshold’s exact location always is a ?. Nothing we can do about that, but we can make the journey there as fun as possible,
Plus, if we’re kind and nurturing, it inspires others to do the same, meaning “we.” those parts of us, are immortal.
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like your thinking, I believe the imprints on our conscious do continue on in another form … be careful of the seeds we sow 🙂
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Talking is my thing…
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Good for you, have you told your family what you want?
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Often but not sure if they hear me:)
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In that case it’s best to document it 🙂
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Good idea!
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