Consider why we as a species developed the goodbye. Goodbye at separation is an acknowledgement one party may perish before reuniting. Goodnight means we won’t see each other for 1/3 of the day and many die in their sleep. Take your goodbyes seriously. Leave nothing unsaid.
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If we as a species did not acknowledge mortality there would be no need for formalized goodbye. Life would be a series of ongoing conversations with no end and we’d never mark a change at separation. Separation carries the real risk of never reuniting, likely because of death.
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This is not reason for fear or quivering. Rather, mortality should create an urgency for total intimacy and openness with those you are separating from. Say your final words to your loved ones each time you separate. Celebrate when you reunite. Repeat until it truly does end.
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Replying to @BadgerHimself
Live doesn’t have to be bleak but many parts should be taken seriously. We get wrapped up in many things, it would be a shame to miss the important relationships. :)
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Replying to @TheBrometheus
I mean, "It could end at any time" is a bit of a downer way of looking at it. But I agree that things that are truly important should be cherished.
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Replying to @BadgerHimself
It could end at any time, so cherish every moment and overcome any resistance to intimacy in case that person has to live without you. Leave them with nourishment for their life.
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Replying to @TheBrometheus
But living your whole life like your about to die is painful. I'd prefer the more optimistic approach...
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Replying to @BadgerHimself
As a fellow Catholic and out of genuine curiosity, why would that be painful?
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Replying to @TheBrometheus
Well, it's a bit negative, don't you think? Maybe it's because I'm young, but I just don't think that lifestyle could give you any sense of security
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I’d argue the opposite. Death means waiting in the grave for Judgment Day. You get as much time as allowed to do the work allotted to you. Use that time to build your relationship with God and encourage those around you for their own journey toward Judgment Day.
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Replying to @TheBrometheus
Huh. I think I perhaps misunderstood your point. You've convinced me. I understand what you're ACTUALLY saying now. I thought your attitude was more 'live in constant fear of death"...
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Replying to @BadgerHimself
No. Not at all. Acknowledge death as a time limit to the work you can do. Embrace those around you in case you must live without them. Comfort and teach those around you in case they must live without you. Reunite on Judgment Day and do not fear death.
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