Title: *Reflections on Death and Dying

Title:*TUNNEL OF LIGHT AFTER DEATH* 

Title: *Reflections on Death and Dying*

To begin, it is necessary to pause for a moment and 

reflect on one's own attitude in relation to death and dying.

Undoubtedly, we are programmed to accept the 'passing' 

of others as natural. Yet, even then, when death 'threatens'

us personally, or anyone for whom we hold great affection,

the emotional component comes into play and the objective

'death' becomes a very real and intense experience.

This presentation is intended to address the concept 

of death on three separate, yet connecting levels.

First of all, the inevitability of death, although intellectually

known, meets with resistance and constant denial.

Discussion will begin there.

Secondly, 'types' of denial and resistance in relation 

to typical thoughts and actions by the dying and the

 'survivor', will be addressed.

Thirdly, 'planning', both the need for and methods of, 

will be the natural progression. The intent in this place, 

will be to incorporate benefits to both Self, and others.

In summation, the object is to present an expanded

awareness that offers new opportunities for addressing 

one's life and death with reason, dignity, compassion 

and a personal power that belies a seemingly 'helpless'

position.

Naturally, we resist death. We literally live to live.

Stories abound to confirm our will and supernatural striving

to overcome dying. Often, in fact, we create a desire

to live that prods our unconscious mind to develop thoughts

and strategies that stretch any previous intelligence,strength, 

tenacity and healing power ever before experienced or

imagined by us.

Furthermore, don't we get excited whenever we hear of, 

or personally observe miraculous remissions, returns from

the brink of death, supernatural strengths and heroisms that 

challenge the human mind? Such experiences retold, awaken

in most a sense that death can be circumvented, foiled or

at the least, postponed by our willingness and determination

to live, despite so called insurmountable odds.

All this, despite the reality, clear and simple - despite the 

date or circumstance, there is no other way out of this world.

 Death is conferred upon us as powerfully and unarguably,

 as life. Why then, do the majority persist in avoiding its

 inevitability and refuse to confront, during life, the end?

It seems that resistance is commonplace, particularly

in the Western Hemisphere. For the most part we resist

talking about it, generally refuse to plan for it, and quite

regularly avoid any conversations on the topic that refer

to the burial process. It is as if by not confronting and

discussing it we can somehow avoid the experience. 

(...To Be Continued)

[Researched & Compiled by Rev.Bola]