Accepting Life on Life's Terms — How to Accept Death as a Part of Life
Accepting Life on Life's Terms — How to Accept Death as a Part of LifeEveryone dies someday. But dealing with mortality is difficult for many. We simply don't know what happens after. This fear prevents us from accepting life on life's terms. However, learning how to accept death as a part of life can actually help us have a better life experience. Ignoring our fear of death can hinder our growth and leave us vulnerable to manipulation. However, we can learn to leverage our fear of death. In this guide, we will review various perspectives on death. We'll explore why it is challenging to discuss and find healthy ways to cope with it. Have you ever felt the fear of death unexpectedly? Many things can trigger this fear response. It often comes from religion, a scary event, losing someone, or even reading something online. This fear can cause anxiety, trouble sleeping, or sadness. But there are many ways to understand and cope with it.
Strategies for Dealing with the Fear of Death
As humans, we contemplate our existence, and the realization that we will one day pass from this world can be challenging to swallow. It is known as "the dark night of the soul," or our fear of death. There are different perspectives on dealing with mortality. Finding the perspectives that you use will help you learn how to manage the fear of death. Spiritual The spiritual view of death as a spark for spiritual exploration. Some traditions hold that our existential fear of death is the impetus for the inward journey. It is the first sign of awakening. Religion For organized religion, dealing with the fear of death is a sales opportunity. It provides the leverage to sell afterlife beliefs as part of their indoctrination. Some teach that those who follow their rules go to heaven, are reborn, or become part of nature. Different religions and cultures see death as a new beginning or as something to fear, such as going to hell and facing eternal torment. Philosophy Philosophy views death as a life change.
