MrFirebird
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Death Is A Fact Of Life
Ecclesiastes 1:2
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.
Vanitas by Harmen Steenwijck (fl. circa 1628–1656)
From the rockin' of the cradle to the rollin' of the hearse.... mind your manners.
Jesus said:
(Luke 12:4-7)
26Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. 27What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. 28And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
(Luke 12:8-12)
32Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.
Vanitas by Harmen Steenwijck (fl. circa 1628–1656)
From the rockin' of the cradle to the rollin' of the hearse.... mind your manners.
Jesus said:
(Luke 12:4-7)
26Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. 27What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops. 28And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. 29Are not two sparrows sold for a farthing? and one of them shall not fall on the ground without your Father. 30But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31Fear ye not therefore, ye are of more value than many sparrows.
(Luke 12:8-12)
32Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven.
Posted by Nemilicious
It just means be mindful of death ...
where's our danse macabre, nem?
Posted by jukeyRegardless age, health, wealth, power and fame, one never knows when one's time, has come.
Few better ways to invoke a sense of urgency.
Posted by Vixen2What if I told you that True Life can be found in the loneliest of places, in this life?Posted by MrFirebirdI've dealt with it a thousand times MFB...it's not an easy thing, even when you aren't close to the person...your healthy sympathy...can put yourself in someone else shoes...
Whether you like it or not. Sooner or later, whether personally or impersonally
and like everyone else, you WILL have to deal with it.
But then it happens to you...you lose someone and your world ends. You can be a positive and spiritual person, maybe even be relieved the person isnt suffering any longer...but the more you love someone, the more unbearable the pain is. It all comes in waves and sometimes the seas are debilitating. It does get easier to deal with it...it is a fact of life, but we are so busy living it sometimes that we forget that we are not invinceable. We see it, hear it and read about it daily...almost to the point of being desensitized to it. But when it's your loved it, it changes you...you see things differently, maybe your priorities and goals change. It can be a good thing for others...but for others, they can't get back up from the loss. Surrounding yourself or surrounding someone who has lost someone with just a smile, kind word or just a silent hug...can be a huge comfort.
"It's the lonliest place on earth waiting to be found." ~ unknownclick to expand
Few there be that find it.
Posted by littlemegabyteDon't forget to wipe your mouth when you're done.
No shit
You're on fire today, bird ( not the sulfur-y kind).
Posted by Vixen2For you to be able to hear, you must tune out the loudness of the proud, in this world. True Life is quite calm and still, gentle, quiet, meek, humble and pure. So often, overlooked,Posted by MrFirebirdI would be happy to listen...Posted by Vixen2What if I told you that True Life can be found in the loneliest of places, in this life?Posted by MrFirebirdI've dealt with it a thousand times MFB...it's not an easy thing, even when you aren't close to the person...your healthy sympathy...can put yourself in someone else shoes...
Whether you like it or not. Sooner or later, whether personally or impersonally
and like everyone else, you WILL have to deal with it.
But then it happens to you...you lose someone and your world ends. You can be a positive and spiritual person, maybe even be relieved the person isnt suffering any longer...but the more you love someone, the more unbearable the pain is. It all comes in waves and sometimes the seas are debilitating. It does get easier to deal with it...it is a fact of life, but we are so busy living it sometimes that we forget that we are not invinceable. We see it, hear it and read about it daily...almost to the point of being desensitized to it. But when it's your loved it, it changes you...you see things differently, maybe your priorities and goals change. It can be a good thing for others...but for others, they can't get back up from the loss. Surrounding yourself or surrounding someone who has lost someone with just a smile, kind word or just a silent hug...can be a huge comfort.
"It's the lonliest place on earth waiting to be found." ~ unknown
Few there be that find it.click to expand
even in this thread.
I've never understood the fear of death. I still don't, and I've never feared it.
Posted by MoonArtistPerhaps something you were taught when you were little.
I've never understood the fear of death. I still don't, and I've never feared it.
Posted by MrFirebirdNo, My parents have the normal human fear of mortality. I think part of it is because I've always known that life and death are intertwined, that death isn't the end of all. Also, I've always had memories from some of my past lives, so I've always known this is just one experience in hundreds, thousands, maybe millions, for me.Posted by MoonArtistPerhaps something you were taught when you were little.
I've never understood the fear of death. I still don't, and I've never feared it.
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Posted by MoonArtistWhat's your life path Number, again? I think you told me but I forget. Old soul that I am.Posted by MrFirebirdNo, My parents have the normal human fear of mortality. I think part of it is because I've always known that life and death are intertwined, that death isn't the end of all. Also, I've always had memories from some of my past lives, so I've always known this is just one experience in hundreds, thousands, maybe millions, for me.Posted by MoonArtistPerhaps something you were taught when you were little.
I've never understood the fear of death. I still don't, and I've never feared it.
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Posted by MrFirebirdCurrently I'm a 1.Posted by MoonArtistWhat's your life path Number, again? I think you told me but I forget. Old soul that I am.Posted by MrFirebirdNo, My parents have the normal human fear of mortality. I think part of it is because I've always known that life and death are intertwined, that death isn't the end of all. Also, I've always had memories from some of my past lives, so I've always known this is just one experience in hundreds, thousands, maybe millions, for me.Posted by MoonArtistPerhaps something you were taught when you were little.
I've never understood the fear of death. I still don't, and I've never feared it.
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Posted by MoonArtistOhhh. I'm so sorry to hear that, moon.Posted by MrFirebirdCurrently I'm a 1.Posted by MoonArtistWhat's your life path Number, again? I think you told me but I forget. Old soul that I am.Posted by MrFirebirdNo, My parents have the normal human fear of mortality. I think part of it is because I've always known that life and death are intertwined, that death isn't the end of all. Also, I've always had memories from some of my past lives, so I've always known this is just one experience in hundreds, thousands, maybe millions, for me.Posted by MoonArtistPerhaps something you were taught when you were little.
I've never understood the fear of death. I still don't, and I've never feared it.
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Posted by MrFirebirdLet me guess.....it's terminal?Posted by MoonArtistOhhh. I'm so sorry to hear that, moon.Posted by MrFirebirdCurrently I'm a 1.Posted by MoonArtistWhat's your life path Number, again? I think you told me but I forget. Old soul that I am.Posted by MrFirebirdNo, My parents have the normal human fear of mortality. I think part of it is because I've always known that life and death are intertwined, that death isn't the end of all. Also, I've always had memories from some of my past lives, so I've always known this is just one experience in hundreds, thousands, maybe millions, for me.Posted by MoonArtistPerhaps something you were taught when you were little.
I've never understood the fear of death. I still don't, and I've never feared it.
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We shouldn't fear. We all have to deal with, but we have each other at least. It would be way worse if we existed alone and had no one to relate with.
I look at it like this. Life and death can't be too far off from one another, that's the beauty of opposites. They have to be similar yet different.
I look at it like this. Life and death can't be too far off from one another, that's the beauty of opposites. They have to be similar yet different.
In that aspect I feel death is like life but inside out. In life we are on a straight path trying to avoid the end, staying away from the light. In death we are likely trying to find the end and enter the light. Maybe that is the moment we are born again.
Well thanks Captain Obvious! If you hadnt started this thread I surely would have never found out about that fact of life!
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