All of these obstacles are there because...well, that's life. I can't control the fact that one day we all have to go. It's a sad thought that occasionally crosses my mind, and is one that I hate, but its true. I hate to get all depressing and what not, but its just the way things need to be. The human condition is something that can't really be reversed, nor stopped (that we know of), but even if it could, we would need to find another place to live as opposed to Earth. Disease will always emerge and spread, and cancer at this point will affect one in three people. That's just an insane number if you ask me. It's just worse in my opinion that I may have to watch my whole family pass away before me. It is a sickening thought, but one that can't really go away.
I simply process these fears by breathing and exercising. I often sit down, pretend like I can't hear anything, close my eyes and breathe. I will sit there and not acknowledge any bit of outside stimulus, and just picture all of my fears on leaves and watch them blow away. I often lift heavy weights when I feel this way as well, because not only do I feel like I can lift slightly more than usual, but I feel like it can take away all of my focus from those things and make me able to relax. Other than those two strategies, I really don't have nor use any other techniques to channel my fears and anxieties.
Why
My anxieties always bring my life to a stall
how are we so relevant but still so awfully small
in the galaxy, it makes me feel not so relevant at all
but this stress is nothing I know I can break through that wall
Sometimes when I'm in the mirror I ask why
why must we all fade away from the blue skies
I never hurt nobody no I'm a good guy
but theres only one shot in life no retries
These fears can't shake me they don't know what its like to fall
on my shoulders is saints - no devils - peter and paul
when I close my eyes I'm deaf to the fear I cant hear their calls
they cant toss me around like I'm nothing but a rag doll
I will always be the one to ask why
but never be the one to just cry
I know that I'll never say goodbye
I know that with my mark I wont die
Tyler,
ReplyDeleteGood post. It's very well written. These fears of death are very valid. Certainly, every human has to observe and recognize their own mortality once in a while. It is real. It is inevitable.
How to defeat that fear? I think it's through happiness and understanding, or having the perception, that you've lived each day in a productive way. That each day, you've done something meaningful - even if you've just had one meaningful, insightful thought.
We'll cover more of this as we jump into the future portion of our course. We'll write about how we want to be remembered.
That may be the one thing that keeps us less afraid of death. Of course, a spiritual foundation also provides some semblance of calm after death as well. Christians have heaven. Hindus have reincarnation. We all want to believe that in some way, our spirits will live on.
Good writing. Great design.
I really like your poem this week. It's super strong. Good rhymes. Some of the beats are little off and the last stanza seems short/forced. But the first parts are very strong.
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