Why you wish to live so long ?
Why not ?
What is wrong in wishing, to live Longer ?
Who does not want to juice their life beyond the required commitments ?
God has given this one life to be enjoyed as long as it is possible.And God knows this.
If you ask anybody,each one comes out with an explanation,as to why they wish to live longer.
“Old age is not a crime. It is the answer to our request for long life. As far as this old system exists, you must get old and feeble if you will live long.”
What do I think of living longer ?
My feeling is living longer,no doubt gives those wonderful memories.
Nothing like spending time with grand children and great grand children and other dear ones.
Love and romance can continue.
The only requirement is maintaining good health,which in turn can make the person enjoy the quality time with people closer to you. (If the near & dear have time to spare !)
Read this
“The privilege of living a long life comes at a price -the increasing loss of those we know and love around us.” Stewart Stafford
The above quote is really scarring and sounding a real tragedy to see your younger and loved ones knocking the Heaven doors much earlier……….in front of your eyes.
So at the end, is it worth living longer ?
The supreme irony of life is that hardly anyone gets out of it alive Robert Heinlein
Please share your thoughts.
Thank you.
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Don’t we all want to see our children settled and then see our grandchildren in our lifetime and for that we need to live long and health should permit. Though some people say, ‘I just want to die’ but when the time to face death really arrives I think we all would be scared and anxious and think if we could live a bit more longer. No one wants to leave if given a choice and always want that extra extra more even when it comes to life!
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Thank you Savitha.
Your thoughts exactly resonating with my post.
True what you said.If given an opportunity every one wants ‘that extra’ all the time.More so when life is freely available.
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For a short response to you questions
I’ll defer, as usual, to Bob Dylan 😎
When you’re sad and when you’re lonely,
and you haven’t got a friend
Just remember that death is not the end
And all that you’ve held sacred, falls down
and does not mend
Just remember that death is not the end
Not the end, not the end
Just remember that death is not the end
When you’re standing on the crossroads
that you cannot comprehend
Just remember that death is not the end
And all your dreams have vanished
and you don’t know what’s up the bend
Just remember that death is not the end
Not the end, not the end
Just remember that death is not the end
When the storm clouds gather ’round you,
and heavy rains descend
Just remember that death is not the end
And there’s no one there to comfort you,
with a helpin’ hand to lend
Just remember that death is not the end
Not the end, not the end
Just remember that death is not the end
Oh, the tree of life is growing
Where the spirit never dies
And the bright light of salvation shines
In dark and empty skies
When the cities are on fire
with the burning flesh of men
Just remember that death is not the end
And you search in vain to find
just one law-abiding citizen
Just remember that death is not the end
Not the end, not the end
Just remember that death is not the end
Not the end, not the end
Just remember that death is not the end
~ Bob Dylan
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What beautiful sentiments from Bob Dylan David. I haven’t heard this before. Thang you for sharing.
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Thank you Margaret.
Yeah Bob Dylan makes us ponder all the time .
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My dylanesque pleasure 🙏
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Yes, he certainly does.
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Wow wow.Bob Dylan !
Looks like no body cares when one dies and life moves on……..Neither one needs to worry about death.
Bob Dylan lyrics are always challenging to interpret
Thank you David Redpath. Always a pleasure to read your thoughts.
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Spending some time here in The Gambia where the local people often wish you long life, good health and happiness.
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Great Margaret.Take care
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You too Sri.
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