I honestly have no idea what happens to us when we die. I don't really like to think about death because it makes me sad. If I were to believe in anything, I think I believe in some sort of reincarnation. I think that idea is really cool and it gives me hope that we aren't gone forever. I have always believed in ghosts as well, so I think that there is also a possibility that our spirits last forever! I think it would be aw some if we all turned into trees or flowers or something. I also hope that there are some sort of consequences that may affect our next life, so if you were an immoral, evil person, you're next life wouldn't be good. That idea gives me motivation to be a better, nicer person.
Although I'm not religious, I understand why many people are. Nobody knows what happens when we die, and I think that humans are inherently very fearful of the unknown. Some part of me hopes that we make our own afterlife- so that the religious can be with their God/Gods in heaven, and maybe atheists could be reincarnated or something. I hope that we have some sort of control of what happens alto us when we die, although I know that's probably unrealistic. For the time being, I'm just going to live my life and not try to think about death or the afterlife that much.
I really like how you find motivation in the idea of reincarnation. If I had a stronger belief in reincarnation, I'd want my actions and feelings to transfer into the next phase of my life, and factor into whatever being I became. While reading your post, a lot of the things you wrote about reminded me of Buddhist principles, which made me curious as towards your perspective on them. Would you ever consider actively practicing Buddhism or adopting some of its ideals, If you don't already?
ReplyDeleteSarah, I like your idea of reincarnation in that where we end up next and the life we live is based on what we were like in our past life. I agree about the Buddhist statement above, that it almost seems like you have similar beliefs! What really stood out to me was that you stated you wished that we could make our own afterlife. It says a lot of great things about your character, that you have respect for many other religions. We really don't know where we will end up, and I agree with you that we should live in the moment!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of being reincarnated. I think that would be so cool if we could turn into an animal or plant. I agree that if we do get reincarnated, the people who have acted immorally should have consequences. I like how you included the beliefs of other people and how everyone should be able to choose where they end up. I think this is a great idea and hopefully this is what actually happens. Do you think that people let death and the idea of an afterlife get in the way of their everyday life? Great post!
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