I've been thinking about death a lot lately. My parents are both older and I've been struggling with my own health problems and last night I couldn't sleep because I was thinking about it. I don't scare easily but the idea of death scares me.
I've been thinking about death a lot lately. My parents are both older and I've been struggling with my own health problems and last night I couldn't sleep because I was thinking about it. I don't scare easily but the idea of death scares me.
It's natural to be curious and also a bit scared about what happens after we're gone. Just know that you're not alone in feeling this way. When I was going through a similar phase, talking to friends and seeking spiritual guidance helped ease my fears. Work at [link removed by moderator] also helped me in a way later, as I saw how peacefully pets can pass away and that their life was meaningful. Every human life also has meaning, which helped me deal with anxiety.
It's natural to be curious and also a bit scared about what happens after we're gone. Just know that you're not alone in feeling this way. When I was going through a similar phase, talking to friends and seeking spiritual guidance helped ease my fears. Work at [link removed by moderator] also helped me in a way later, as I saw how peacefully pets can pass away and that their life was meaningful. Every human life also has meaning, which helped me deal with anxiety.
The Book of Job springs to mind..