Will you be OK if you died today?
By bounce58
@bounce58 (17387)
Canada
September 14, 2010 6:16pm CST
If it were decided that you will die today, will you warm up(pun) to the idea? I know that the obvious response would be to say ‘No’, but if you think about it, and if you forget being selfish for a minute, and not think of the things you still deserve, do you think you’ll be OK? Have you done everything to at least call it a life?
Deep down I think I will be OK. Not because I am stuck, or my life is a failure, or I just want to hide from everybody, or that I don’t deserve any life-favors, but I just think I’m ready. Don’t get me wrong, I would want to see my kids grow up, or experience a few more things in life, but if it were to end right now, I know I’ll ease into the idea.
How about you? If not, why don’t you think you’re not ready yet then?
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23 responses
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
21 Sep 10
the Only reason I say no these days is a totally selfless reason, It would kill my guy. He would miss me . The light in his life would go out. Before him I was ready to die, in fact I was ready to die when I was 18! Back then since I couldn't see a future I thought I didn't have one. Now I may not have a future but I love my present.
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@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
23 Sep 10
Yes I know how lucky I am. All I can say is Yes I feel you will find your One. Just don't look. I wasn't looking , He Found me. Just find something you love to do and do it. I wish luck and love.Ok Enough of the mushy stuff!
That's very loving.
I just say this because I know how you love mushy stuff sarah!
You do know that you are very lucky, right? Maybe someday I'll be lucky too and i will find my vesion of the gal/guy.
Thanks.
@eshaan (6188)
• India
19 Sep 10
if truly speaking...i have to live for at least 6-7 years more...till my kids need no help of mine in studies etc...at present i am the one who is molding their lives and teaching them the importance of education, hard working and to make them successful in life...i think that i need some more contribution...in their lives...after that too i know that i will like to taste the food of their success..but yes...i accept that till that time they will be grown up and also their father is capable of giving them higher education and will look after them...though i know that life without mom..and my hubby's life without wife will be too difficult...but then at least i can say...that yes...they can make habit of living without me slowly ....
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@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
23 Sep 10
Hello eshaan.
This discussion have a relatively good turnout, yet your response is very unique. Most of the people here say they are ready, some say they are not, but you are the only one that asks for a definite number of year to be still alive. Great answer!
Thanks.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
19 Sep 10
I am ready to die at any time. But if possible, I want to live longer. So that my child ready to live without me. My son is 7 years old. So many of my concern. But if I should die more quickly, I hope my son does not lack attention and love. God definitely has his own story, making me die early.
@jerikjames (1041)
• Philippines
14 Sep 10
I still have a lot of things to do with my life. I still haven't found my life's meaning and purpose. I still have a lot to learn and a lot to share to the world. So no, I don't think I'm ready to die yet. But of course, if I'm fated to die now, I don't have any choice do I? Our lives are just borrowed existence and it's only natural to give it all back to our creator. 
Anyway, I think I will be ready when I'm sure my family is happy, all my loved ones are happy, and I feel like it's ok if I leave them.
Anyway, I think I will be ready when I'm sure my family is happy, all my loved ones are happy, and I feel like it's ok if I leave them. 1 person likes this
@orangenod18 (100)
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
Would i be OK? Absolutely not! I'm still too young to die and I have alot of things i haven't done in my life or need to accomplish. I still want to be a millionaire or to be a successful Hollywood star and I'm scared and not ready to die yet, please wait until I'm old and wrinkly. =D
@JenInTN (27514)
• United States
16 Sep 10
I'm not ready because I have to much left to do. I might warm up if I know there is no choice but...then again...I might not. My children need me too much as of now...I do really mean that they have NOONE else. I have to hang around until they are grown or there will be noone for them to turn to.
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
Oh, I hope He will not take me yet. I am not just ready to go...
Why? I have a tough life with a tough situations facing right now and it seems that asking Him to take me is an easy way out but I am not going to do that because I am not ready yet plus I couldn't be selfish to the people who still need me, my kids...
I can only say that I am ready when I have done my part as a parents and when I know that my kids are going to be ok without me.Right now, that are still so dependent on me that I will never be in peace if I go home right now...
But, I'm looking forward of the day when I can finally be home with HIM.:)
@eurekafemme (5877)
• Philippines
28 Sep 10
When you become a parent, you will learn to fight even the oddest of situation for your kids' sakes....
Thank you for appreciating my two cents worth, Bounce. Have a wonderful day.:)
@bounce58 (17387)
• Canada
22 Sep 10
I can tell from your response eurekafemme that you're a fighter. That you don't back down on challenges. Even if you are facing a tough time, you wouldn't take it easy. There is something to be admired for that trait.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
@gjax57 (897)
• United States
15 Sep 10
I think i'd be ready. I brought up 2 beautiful children that are sucessful. Met my 2 beautiful grandkids..took care of both my parents for many years till their passing. I think I pretty much did all of what i'm here for....ya sometimes I wish I could take a dirt nap.....
@misalax (307)
• Ireland
15 Sep 10
It won't be okay for me. I'd be leaving lots of people in my life, and I know they aren't ready for things like this. I also still have goals to reach, I'm young and I haven't enjoyed life to the fullest yet. Although sometimes the feeling of being gone would be good (freedom from all the stress and whatnot), we should also think of the people around us.
I don't think it's selfish, it's just being human.
Thanks.
@swa5tica (81)
• Bulgaria
15 Sep 10
No. For me will be Ok. But for my wife? For my son? For my family? For my friend? Are they will be Ok? I don't think so! They will be so sad about me. They will never forget my face. Everythng i do... I hate dieing people all over the world. Every second people are dieing and every secound babys are borning...
@deejays1974 (210)
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
It's not being selfish but if it's my time to die then so be it. If not, then I prefer to live. I don't do much in my life. Practically bumming and keeping my mom company but I enjoy it. I don't want to take my own life away. I live that to God. In the after life, I think I will be okay. I did try my best to be good.
@dollar3235 (2062)
• India
15 Sep 10
Hmmmm......good question.
My answer to your question will be "Yes".
I am at a point of my life where I have achieved most of the things which I had dreamt in my childhood. Generally, people have two chapters in their life, first chapter is the one where you grow up completing your study and get a job and you are satisfied with it.
Second chapter is the one where you get married and once again you have other responsibilities for the rest of your life.
As I have completed the first chapter, I think if I get an option, I would certainly choose "Yes" for your question at this point of time in my life...
@arrebaldeB (32)
• Philippines
15 Sep 10
If I'll die today,i won't be happy because i still have so many things to achieve/fulfill.I want to success in my chosen field!But my main goal is to keep my family from poverty. . .but if its my time, I'm ready. . .
