Personal Narrative: The Thing With Death

Cozy coffee shops, warm summers, friendly hugs…1.2.3. Disastrous events occur all the time. We are always aware that someone, somewhere in the world, is hurtling forwards into tragedy. Tragic endings leave behind unanswered questions, unfulfilled dreams, unspoken thoughts. Those who love you are left behind, in the dust of your presence, spent to forever remember only your memory, not your existence. Crisp slices of toast, piping hot cups of tea, fresh strawberries…1.2.3. We all tend to forget an end exists. We spend our lives compiling as many happy memories as we can, fully enjoying the good days, deeply mourning the sad ones. When tragedy strikes, only then are we reminded that the end is there, and we scurry and try once again to make the most out of

“Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss in life is what dies inside us while we live.” -Norman Cousins

When we get older and when we deal with someone else who is nearing death we misunderstand what happens and how to understand the death process, we do not know what to expect and how to handle the process.

I’m sorry. I just miss you and want you to know that I love you very much.

Life has many lessons in store for us. Often times, one of the most terrifying and traumatic lessons a child can learn really has nothing to do with life--but rather, death. Unfortunately, it is a lesson that we all must encounter at some point. No matter the age or circumstance, it is hard to understand how something so dark and mystical can impact our lives so much. It is even harder to cope with the loss of a loved one and to come to terms with knowledge that each day we live, we become one closer to dying.

I enjoy reading quotes in my spare time and have read a lot of quotes on death. However, this one stands out as a more interesting quote about death. I completely agree with it as well, because as one approaches death, they are forced to face and analyze their life, their choices, their mistakes, etc. It also allows the close friends and family of the deceased to ponder on the meaning of life and death. Death is the shining gate to life and it should not be feared or dreaded.

In our hearts, we know death is a part of life. We don't all want to face it

Death is an inevitable fate for all living beings. It’s an aspect of life that can be hard to deal with, and the ability to overcome the fear of this unavoidable event can be difficult when it comes to knowing the reality of your fate in an

Another main point in the play is the death will come when you least expect it. Death comes when Everyman was least expecting it. He felt that he

There isnt a way to sugarcoat the fact that you will one day become nothing but a body 6 feet below in the ground. You see everyday on the news how somebody has been killed and you feel sympathy for them, but have you ever thought that in the future someone will be feeling the same sympathy for you. We didn't grow up being taught that death was something to welcome with open arms. In all actuality we are avoiding something that is bound to happen whether we want it or not. The famous quote “everything good must come to an end” is a good way to connect the good “ your life” with the end “death” to further your understanding of how short life really is. Know that nothing lasts forever and every day that you are blessed with will never come again. Acknowledging the fact and taking it one step at a time will lessen the amount of worries you have when facing the death that is creeping upon us.Its not the simplest process, if anything its a very emotional rollercoaster. Think about everything and act upon it because most of us want to be remembered by the positive contributions we did while we were walking the Earth. The more enlightened I became on my religious faith, the more courage I gained. I know without a doubt in my mind that there is a much more greater , everlasting life ahead of me. As a Christian, I know that my loving Father in Heaven awaits me. I know that my great grandmother, grandfather and my precious unborn sibling are all there, which

Death is a dark time in someone’s life. I’ve learned that life doesn't speed up or slow down after a loss. Many are afraid of death because they are unsure of what is on the other side. If you are afraid, don’t be. Forgive anyone you can, when you can.

For a while, I was unable to grasp this concept. I wanted to hide my emotions from the world in fear of being hurt, but death didn’t want me to be afraid and heartless. Death wanted me to authentic and compassionate. When death attacked me, I found that being authentic with my feelings was the only way to cope with the reality he had provided. Authenticity broke the barriers of self doubt and insecurity that death brought with it. When death intersect with your life, your core being is thrown in the shambles. Everything that you once were becomes questionable. The only way to rebuild and defy the insecurity is to be completely honest and authentic with yourself.

“It isn 't about being or not being dead, it 's about what you leave behind”

But I can’t believe he won’t be there When I look out the door. I won’t be able to see you any more Because you’ve gone away. Although I loved you dearly, I could not make you stay.

We are all aware of death, and we know it will come to us all. To many of us death brings a chill down our spine ridden with fear, but to others it is ridden with strength and satisfaction of accomplishment. Fortunately or unfortunately we are all condemned to death. However no one knows when exactly the inevitable will approach, but we all know it is inescapable. But what makes death seem more realistic to us and those in denial of it is the lucid pictures of people suffering, in pain and those on their death bed before many of us can be rationale and accept the truth. Someone once said, “Life is about 50-70 years of pain. One is born through the mother’s pain and die leaving others in pain.'; How do we accept and