Death

By Toni
@toniganzon (72285)
Philippines
March 12, 2012 7:27am CST
You might wonder why i'm putting this discussion on here, but before death comes, we must have life first. My Uncle, the eldest sibling in my father's family was found dead in his apartment last Saturday. He was alone when he suffered a heart attack, fell on his bed and was found on the floor lying face down by his helper the following day. I wasn't close to him. In fact I never felt he loved us at all. He lived a lonely life, with no family. His siblings, except my dad, could only say bad things about him. I wonder about my own death and what people would say about me. Would they say good things? Would they mourn for me?
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@thanks1961 (7035)
• India
12 Mar 12
People say good or bad, do you think it will make any difference? All are our illusion and imagination and nothing more. The time we live, love others as much we can and love ourself as much we can. In my case, I am leading a simple and nice life for me which give me satisfaction at the same time harmless to others also. I don't care what others talk about, but sure none will say bad, because I havn't done any bad to anybody, other than loving, if possible.
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• South Korea
12 Mar 12
Maybe as you said it depends on how do you treat others.. I always wonder the same thing.. hmm I watch this korean drama before and the story was like she could go back to life if 3 people except for families will have a pure white tears.. (symbolize a pure love) she did manage it though but it took a lot of hardship.. Then it keeps me wondering if I have more than 1 friends who purely love me and totally real to me..lol
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@toniganzon (72285)
• Philippines
13 Mar 12
Yeah sometimes the only real friends that i think i have with no ulterior motives are my relatives.
• United States
13 Mar 12
Ask yourself, do people like you? Does your family love you? Are you respected at work? If you can yes to one or more, then you will be mourned.
@bellis716 (4799)
• United States
14 Mar 12
The bible states that we should live our lives in such a way that when people say bad things about us, no one will believe them.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
13 Mar 12
Your uncle did live a lonely life, Toni. He lived alone with no family, when the happiest thing that happens to one's life is when he starts a family, no matter how difficult it is to starting. And when people can only say bad thing about you, then your dying would be of no effect for them at all. So let's just work it out to be a good person, so when we die people can say good things about us.
@SassyBrat (463)
• Canada
15 Mar 12
I am sorry to hear your uncle suffered a heart attack subsequently alone. I would imagine that it may have been a very scary feeling to be alone, regardless if he was a lonely person. As for what people may or not say about me when I pass, all I have to say is be true to yourself and nothing else. It isn't like you have control ov what someone is going to say when we aren't even here any longer.
@Jae2619 (1483)
• United States
12 Mar 12
Sorry for your loss. I think we all wonder what kind of impact we've left on anyone we have had contact with through out our life. One hopes that they have done what needed to be done to have everyone say good things about you, and mourn for you. All we can do as we take this journey through life is live life to the fullest and do what makes you happy.
@free_man (7330)
• United States
12 Mar 12
We are only in this earth for a short time we are here to do Gods will and try and show God we are worthy of HIS love and kindness. We all have a job to do here on this earth. I don't associate with my family but it is because they don't believe what God says. I won't be around people that don't do what is right by God. Your uncle believe it or not is in Heaven with God. Ecclesiastes12:6-7 When the silver cord breaks we are all instantly with the FATHER (God) It is a shame that he was alone but he chose that for himself. I don't want anyone to mourn for me I want them to rejoice knowing that I will be in a much better place then here on this earth. People will say that I am if nothing else honest. I want all my friends and family to be happy that I am not suffering anymore. Your uncle is in Heaven with God you will see him again!
@obe212003 (2299)
• Philippines
12 Mar 12
No need to wonder as surely there would be mourning and the memories would all that will be left. Good or bad, you would not be able to know, but probably you would have an idea on who would be missing you a lot as compared to those who would not mind a single bit of not seeing you around, lol!