No exceptions, no way around it.
People who think and talk about death a lot are often labeled morbid, or death obsessed.
Guilty as charged, I suppose.
But thats exactly what I recommend doing.
Death Cafewas started in 2011 in London, but now existall over the world.
They have hosted events in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and more.
Thenext scheduled gatheringsare in Seattle and Boston.
Mortalls(what to talk about before time runs out), is a death-positive conversation game.
But now you have no excuse and it may even be fun.
You should be able to find some sort of community or event at least in major cities.
If you cant find one to attend, consider starting your own!
It breaks or shatters that complacent thought: Im going to live forever.
This body will continue on for all eternity.
When that happens, irritation or anxiety arises.
But, when will you be more ready?
When youre older and sicker?
Its also a huge kindness for those left behind.
And whos going to deal with your stuff?
After you die, it all becomes someone elses problem.
AsRobert Wringham wrote:
Our stuff is unlikely to be used or valued by descendants.
But theres no reason to wait until youre at deaths door to do these things.
have a go at get those bucket list items checked off earlier.
Make decisions about your own death.
Ask your friends and loved ones about their deaths.
And if at all possible, do what you could to assure that you die aGood Death.
Deathhacker logo by Jim Cooke.
Photos byChristine Colby,Michael Wolgemut,Public Domain,Pixabay,Tomwsulcer,Pixabay,andWikiMedia Commons.
