RE: Death: what does it mean to you?
This is a topic very real and fresh to me since my husband just passed away very suddenly and unexpectedly about 3 months ago.
Although I believe in God and the afterlife in much the same way that you were taught as a child, I understand how that teaching can shift a person’s focus away from this life and living it to the fullest.
It is important to accept death as an end to this life and be fully aware and prepared since we have no idea when it will strike. The tragedy of death has more to do with those left behind.
I believe each generation has something to add to God’s eventual Kingdom and it is fair to say they need to step down so to speak to make room for this progress.
Presently there is a movement to go off grid, to reject centralized control, to nurture the land and embrace community. Similar to the Native American ways but with a much bigger connection due to technologies like block chain.
I believe many will be surprised when they are finally awakened to see exactly what the Kingdom of God will look like. Death means to end. And this cycle of life and death will also end one day.
Thank for your thoughts which have helped me examine and clarify my own. This message needs to be heard.
It's truely sad to hear of your husband's sudden death.
Yes it is so true that it's the ones you leave behind that suffer most of the consequences of the death. And for this I think it is wise to be open to talk about it and prepare, just as you say.
Oh yes the Native Indian way living off grid is fascinating.. I do not know too much but have always loved thier traditional thoughts of Mother Nature and would love to learn more... Something I'll have to look into, especially around their thoughts on living and death.
Yes I understand what you feel with the sentiment of people being surprised about god's kingdom and I've heard all of that regally. However I believe that perhaps we won't and that people who have a god belief may be surprised with the awakening of the lack of god.
I am glad my thoughts have helped you with examining and clarifying things for you.
Thank you @firststeps for you thoughts and experiences. All the best.