Death is coming

The closer death creeps up upon me the less I am able to understand the reasons for life or living.

Yes I have experienced a close family member dying and unlike television it takes decades to handle such a thing. To think I am going to put my family through such a thing when I finally leave is more horrific to me than the thought of death itself.

My life was and is still a learning experience but when all said and done what am I to do with all this accumulated learning over my lifetime if I just die. There is no logic or reason to this.

Long ago I became aware that the God story that is sold to the majority is just a nice story to give mankind with a message of a basic layout of how nice life could be if everyone followed these ideas. Not many in life do and if one thinks about it the good and evil structures actually depend on each other. The good that can be experienced in life is only understood as good when there is it's opposite to compare it to. This is not rocket science only common sense in reality. I am not saying we need to experience bad but understanding in it is needed to appreciate the great things many of us can have in our lives. From birth to death there are many ways mankind helps his fellow man. How many ways can you help?


Monday, October 4, 2010

The Importance Of Having A Positive Mind

By Gemma Walters

When you approach something for the first time it is helpful for you to have the mindset that is open to new ideas.

Over the course of our lives we acquire many life experiences and so we may feel jaded and forget that we can still learn from others. This attitude can be diminishing and we may miss out on some positive moments in life.

Often we assume we know all we need to and this prevents us from learning from others and life experiences. It may make us inclined to make unfair comparisons and we often suffer for it.

Here's a worthwhile experiment. During your next conversation with a friend or family member, pretend as though you don't know them. Really listen to what they have to say and try not to let history intrude. Take an interest in what they are trying to communicate and you may be surprised by what you learn.

If we are too arrogant and sure we know all we need to about something or someone we do everyone a disservice, especially ourselves. This can make it hard to see people and situations clearly. Try to embrace each moment as new and unique. Resist the urge to compare things to what happened before.

Here's another experiment. The next time you find yourself performing a task you've done numerous times before, try pretending you're doing it for the first time. This may allow you to see things differently and devise new methods.

Think of each moment as special with endless possibilities. Don't forget to embrace the present instead of comparing it to what happened in the past or what you imagined it would be like.

So, try to keep an open mind when you approach life. Don't let previous preconceptions to cloud your thoughts and you may find a new way of being.

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