How would we know there is life after death? Some spend hours, maybe even years contemplating the afterlife. To do so takes a lot of energy--brain power--and it can be all for nothing, or can we will it into existence from our very thoughts? In other words, it all depends on our personal beliefs. For instance, depending on what religion you believe in, you could believe in heaven or believe in reincarnation. Though we discuss that death is universal, how we are impacted by it, how we believe in it, and how we grieve from it all is independent and subjective.
In this episode, the usuals, Steven, Tyler, and Andrew tackle the deep questions, and contemplate over them. Those questions are:
When thinking about the afterlife, we discuss how attending funerals, or thinking about the passing of others, can sometimes cause sadness, and other times, can cause a sense of acceptance, for example. Regarding acceptance, how we grieve for others can also be dependent on our beliefs. If we believe in spirits, we can find comfort in believing that our loved ones are protecting us. In other beliefs, we can feel at peace knowing that our loved one is in a better place that is peaceful and probably free of pain. Overall, we discuss how we all can react to the idea of death, even though there is no right or wrong answer on how to deal with it.
In the end, it all depends on our own beliefs. Some accept that death is inevitable, and because of this revelation, they do what they can to live life to the fullest. For instance, to accept the thought of death, in contrast, makes the idea of living shine in a brighter light. However we think about it, just know that you're not alone in it. Talk about it together, and see how we all can improve each other's views, and ultimately improve all of our way of life.
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