I recall that when I watched the last episode of CSI Las Vegas Season 6, I was struck my the statement of Grissom to the effect that he prefers having a cancer because he could prepare for his death and he could say goodbye to his loved ones. In contrast, of course, is the view that death should be more like a thief who sneaks in the night, in which case, you do away with the agony of watching your days run out. (Post transferred here. All posts under life and fatherhood will be transferred to PinoyDad.com.)
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by Arbet
02 Nov 2006 at 13:27
I agree! Only when we accept that we are going to die then we can live fully. (I can’t remember who said that, though.)
by Stephanie
14 Feb 2007 at 04:00
I can see what you are saying. Just be comfy with the fact that you have to go – I’m in my 30s and been like this for the last 10 years or so.
I’m a little strange tho, as I planned out my funeral to the last small detail – almsost as if I was getting married. Even went out and did what you said – bought Burial Insurance (example – strange i know)
Me being comfy – was knowing that all loose ends are tied up. But its not that way for everyone. Some people want to build a pool in the backyard, retire early and go on vacation for a couple years, whatever. Otherwise, your funeral will be boring – a bunch of pics you hanging around the house. haha.
thanks for the think juice!
by Atty.Fred
21 Feb 2007 at 13:18
Stephanie, thanks for dropping by. Very true, different strokes for different folks.
It’s funny how the first episode of 24’s 6th season reminded me of this article. Jack was willing to die because, as he said, he is going to die for something. In my opinion, that’s a vote on the how-you-die side, as compared to the how-you-live perspective. Maybe there’s no difference after all – the way you live largely determines the how you die.