What People Fear More Than Death in Life

We live obviously. It is that simple. There is no reason to fear death just like there is no reason to fear peeing or drinking. Death is just as logical and natural. Living in FEAR of death… ain’t no life at all! Period.

The Experience of Near-Death

I have actually died three times. No heartbeat, no respiration. The third time, they brought me back, it took a little longer, and I have a few issues from that. I came to awareness to beeping and buzzing machines, loud talking people, pushing and pulling me, and a tube down my throat. If not for the tube, I would have yelled as loud as possible to leave me alone and stop saving me. I had left being nothing or nothingness to return to noise and pain, and I didn't want to be there. Tears were rolling down my cheeks; I was so devastated to have lost my nothingness. I have been in pain every day, 24/7, 365 days a year, for over ten years. No death doesn't scare me; I know the nothingness that awaits, meaning no pain. I am afraid of how I will die. If I had been left alone, there would have been no pain, but this time, a horrible car crash, a knife or gun wound, a fall down the stairs. I fear going into a substandard nursing home, getting sores on my backside, and no one coming when you use the call bell, and the food is mostly peanut butter sandwiches because I am allergic to cheese, and they serve a lot of cheese because it is cheap. I know from experience.

Are We Afraid of Death or Just Want to Leave?

Pretty much everything. It's got less to do with having no fear of death and more looking forward to it as relief. Life for these people is not easy. It's stressful for a lot of reasons that are beyond fixing. 'No fear' is a euphemism for 'get me out of here.'

Other Fears Beyond Death

I certainly don't fear death. I don't want to leave my life because my life is fun, but I am not afraid to die. There are other things I fear:

I fear living through a long-drawn-out illness. I fear being immobilized, blind, and deaf like my mother in her last years. I fear losing my security.

I have plenty of things I fear, probably the same things everyone else does, but I am not afraid to die.

Living Life Fully

Living life fully and fearlessly doesn't mean ignoring fears and pains. It means understanding that death is a natural part of life, and that the fears we have about specific aspects of life are often just as important to address. By confronting these fears, we can enjoy life more fully and appreciate its precious moments.

Key Points

Death is a natural part of life and shouldn't be feared. Life can be stressful due to various reasons, making the fear of death a euphemism for wanting to escape. There are other fears that can be more debilitating than the fear of death, such as living through a long illness or losing security. Addressing fears can help us live more fully and appreciate the present.

Conclusion

So, while I am not afraid of death, there are many things that I am afraid of in life. But fear is a part of living, and it's essential to face it head-on with courage and acceptance. After all, what we fear the most in life often determines how we live and what we miss out on. Embrace the journey, and fear will become just a distant memory.