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Great post! I agree that a lot of people can’t handle a conversation about death without thinking that the person who brings it up is suicidal. It’s tough being alone with these thoughts and it’s good to have someone listen and give you a thoughtful feedback without freaking out.
9 years ago I was diagnosed with leukemia and came very close to dying. I didn’t want to burden my family with my thoughts about needing to prepare for death. They were all trying to boost my spirits and have me think positive thoughts. I agreed with them that it was important to have hope, but it’s also important to think deeply about preparing to die.
My faith in God gave me confidence about what will happen after I died, but the actual dying process was something I struggled with. It can be a lonely journey even though we can be surrounded by people.
If you have a trusted minister to speak with, that may be a good person to turn to with your thoughts about dying.
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Thanks @alive. Going through the cancer magilla twice myself, and spending weeks near death from chemo toxicity was what made me begin on this path of 'getting ready'. My children know, if I am stricken third time, I will chose quality of life and time with my loved ones over treatment other than palliative care. I agree wholeheartedly that is the dying process is the tough part for us, but our deaths will be hard on loved ones. Hence all the cheery faces and positive platitudes, the 'don't give up' mantras, etc. I didn't give up, but I found something, better, stronger. Acceptance, which is not the same as giving up or giving in. I lost my spiritual mentor a few years ago, and have not been able to connect with any of the subsequent clergy at my rural church.. Part of that is me, I can no longer be in congregation settingsGod Bless ou due to a shattered immune system. But God is always with me now, I really feel that presence strongly, and it calms me immensely. God Bless you.