“To the well-organized mind, death is but the next great adventure.” (J. K. Rowling) That’s an interesting way to look at death, isn’t it? As an adventure! Now that she’s done with Harry Potter, perhaps she could write an adventure story about the great mystery, death. I’d read it, wouldn’t you? ;-) Jack
FROM GOOD DEBT JON IN OHIO: You can be as well organized as you want—the adventure [bodily death] is not guided by the fastidiousness of ones mind—but the prior sincere confessions and commitments of the Heart—related to Christ Jesus. I would hate to be on such a grand holiday with a beautifully packed and organized bag [mind] containing nothing I need.
FROM L.K. IN OHIO: Since my mind is not well organized, and for other reasons, I would not view death as an adventure. While I don't have a clear notion about it, I don't view it as dreadful. What I face, I face. What is, is; what will be, will be,etc......
YOU REMEMBER THIS SONG BY DORIS DAY, DON'T YOU?
When I was just a little girl
I asked my mother, what will I be
Will I be pretty, will I be rich
Here's what she said to me.
Que Sera, Sera,
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours, to see
Que Sera, Sera
What will be, will be.
When I was young, I fell in love
I asked my sweetheart what lies ahead
Will we have rainbows, day after day
Here's what my sweetheart said.
Que Sera, Sera,
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours, to see
Que Sera, Sera
What will be, will be.
Now I have children of my own
They ask their mother, what will I be
Will I be handsome, will I be rich
I tell them tenderly.
Que Sera, Sera,
Whatever will be, will be
The future's not ours, to see
Que Sera, Sera
What will be, will be.
Dying is a very dull, dreary affair. And my advice to you is to have nothing whatever to do with it. W. Somerset Maugham
I've looked that old scoundrel death in the eye many times but this time I think he has me on the ropes. Douglas MacArthur
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