Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Religion

TygrBright

(21,378 posts)

9. I'm not sure about "lies." But having spent some time in hospices...

Reply to Taverner (Original post)

Mon Dec 19, 2011, 09:16 PM

Dec 2011

...I believe very strongly that on my deathbed I will finally gain an accurate sense of proportion: That is, what I spent much time and effort and anxiety on that really matters very little. And that which passed by me unregarded at the time but is of deep significance.

I hope I retain enough wits to be able to laugh about it.

thoughtfully,
Bright

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

17 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I am convinced that on everyone's deathbed, they will finally realize that they are all lies [View all] Taverner Dec 2011 OP

Even atheists? humblebum Dec 2011 #1

"Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Atheist or Hindu" laconicsax Dec 2011 #4

I couldn't agree more - "on everyone's deathbed" humblebum Dec 2011 #8

Shit, I do that every day. nt rrneck Dec 2011 #2

I don't know about lies, uriel1972 Dec 2011 #3

What convinces you of this? Starboard Tack Dec 2011 #5

Depends on if they lived their life to please themselves or others Angry Dragon Dec 2011 #6

I'm already spending some time every day right now thinking about how wrong I am struggle4progress Dec 2011 #7

I'm not sure about "lies." But having spent some time in hospices... TygrBright Dec 2011 #9

+1 Adsos Letter Dec 2011 #15

I suspect that many people are beyond coherent thought... Silent3 Dec 2011 #10

I heartily concur! that went well..... Dec 2011 #11

For a Buddhist Newest Reality Dec 2011 #12

It should be like going to sleep, going under anesthesia, or getting knocked out in a sport FarCenter Dec 2011 #13

The last relative I encountered on her deathbed had trouble iris27 Dec 2011 #14

Why wait? This awareness is available right now. GliderGuider Dec 2011 #16

I like to think that in that moment, I won't care. n/t deacon_sephiroth Dec 2011 #17