How many people just don't care?

[Kaboose the Moose]

Valar morghulis, my friend.

"And if we die, we die. All men must die". Very true indeed.

For now though, Valar Dohaeris

 

[trelloskilos]

"And I'm not frightened of dying, anytime will do, I don't mind. Why should I be afraid of dying? There's no reason for it, you gotta' go sometime"

Extra points and a cookie if you can tell me what thats from ;-)

Also, no I don't care about Death.

Heh. I was going to use that quote too. Pink Floyd, Great Gig in the Sky. ;-)

I am not really afraid of death. I'm not worried about how I'd die, or if it will hurt.

I am concerned that it will affect friends & family, but I feel I've achieved some good things in my life. I'm no celebrity, but I feel I have lived well, so if I were told I'd die tomorrow, no problem.

 

[KiKiweaky]

Does anyone else not care about death? I look at it as a natural part of life and is not a sad event. There are about 7 billion people on this planet and one or two people don't make a difference. Most people will not be remembered anyway, so what is the point of even feeling sad?

If you had a child and he/she was killed in a car crash I doubt your going to go 'meh' if you had a gran parent that was suffering and in pain for years who died people would probably feel relieved.

Really depends on the circumstances of the death.

 

[Bourne Endeavor]

Whilst strange I know I appreciate death. I admit the prospect of immortality; to witness what the world will become in time long succeeding my own is a fascination. With such an impossibility, we may hold a grander degree of value upon what otherwise would be a simple passing. A beautiful scenery, an appealing piece of music, love toward one?s mate, the possibility of our actions amounting to a memorable characteristic for future generations; be they within our own bloodline or transcend beyond. Such is all allotted a majesty that would be lost if death was not to be inevitable.

Address this however you may; such is my view upon death.

 

[Sexual Harassment Panda]

I'm really not someone that looks ahead. It's good and bad. Good, because I don't worry about things...like death. Bad, because my life never really moves forward.

I do exactly the same, it's actually pretty bad to be totally honest. I take things as they come, i have no idea what i'm doing or where i'm going. Most of the things that i could worry about are irrelevant as they are so implausible to every happen it's not worth wasting my time with it

For example, eventually getting a mortgage for a flat here, semi decent flat in this area is £175k. I'd require something like a 2.5x pay increase to afford one. Hence, not worth worrying about, or saving for. Ah, but i could meet a girl, get married and buy one. Which is less plausible than a 2.5x pay rise.

That's exactly right. Everything that I could actually be excited about, and work towards...seems way out of reach.

 

[Fraeir]

"It is both foolish and wrong to mourn those that died. Instead we should thank God such people lived."

Okay, that's Patton talking about soldiers of WWII and I consider myself Atheist, but still.
Don't bawl your eyes out over someone's death (not saying you shouldn't cry, just don't stick it in everyone's face and go "omg respect the dead, you must cry wtf"), but instead, cherish the memories of those you cared about.

Of course, if someone I have nooo idea who is, and noone I know knew, died... I must admit I don't really care. I have no memories to cherish about Mr/Ms/Mrs Random World Person... : |

 

[Tartarga]

Look at it this way, once you die, you will finally find out what it is like to be dead... unless you become a zombie.

 

[AntiAntagonist]

I care about death. I just don't care as much what happens after.

 

[Spacelord]

I'm actually pretty curious. What if I'm going to Hell for being an atheist? Boy, will my face be red!

 

[Sexual Harassment Panda]

I'm really not someone that looks ahead. It's good and bad. Good, because I don't worry about things...like death. Bad, because my life never really moves forward.

I do exactly the same, it's actually pretty bad to be totally honest. I take things as they come, i have no idea what i'm doing or where i'm going. Most of the things that i could worry about are irrelevant as they are so implausible to every happen it's not worth wasting my time with it

For example, eventually getting a mortgage for a flat here, semi decent flat in this area is £175k. I'd require something like a 2.5x pay increase to afford one. Hence, not worth worrying about, or saving for. Ah, but i could meet a girl, get married and buy one. Which is less plausible than a 2.5x pay rise.

That's exactly right. Everything that I could actually be excited about, and work towards...seems way out of reach.

This said, i also am currently.. sort of planning to move to Australia. Might even be as quickly as next month. Issue? Can't afford to move out in the UK, can't get a pay rise, total social breakdown has occured in my house, and i could afford to rent in Australia, already got a passport and sort of some ideas.

Scary though.

And i signed up for a new phone contract last week, which was hilarious timing. Fortunately got 7 days no quibble return i think.

I don't see anything worth fighting for in this country though. I could move to my mates place to survive the month before i go though, offered me some space a while ago for a bit.

I'm pretty hacked off here to be totally honest.

Are you me? I have been pondering a move to Edinburgh over the last few days. I am truely hacked off with this place. I have one friend where I live, and she's an ex-love interest...

I have been offered a chance to get a flat with a friend there, and a spot playing guitar in a rock band. My only concern is money, I have none...and no skills/qualifications that would make me employable.

I like your style though. Nice to see another person considering just fleeing.

 

[Ammadessi]

I realized that I look at death in a very selfish way, i.e. in how said death would impact me and my life.

I'm not terrified of dying, I'm afraid, but I realize that A. I'm pretty young as it is, B. It's a natural part of life and there's I can do when it happens, and C. I'm not very likely to care one way or the other AFTER I die.

 

[stone0042]

Well, seeing as I just got back from the funeral of my 88 year old great grandmother, who was the most saintly woman I have ever met, I'd say you're just an asshole.

 

[Undeleted]

Every person's death has an impact on someone and if you're not sad for someone in mourning I guess

you're just an asshole.

 

[jboking]

Never cried at a funeral, but I cried when my dog died. Is that odd? The death isn't sad, it's the acknowledgment that you will get to spend no more time with the person that is sad. Crying at a funeral is just selfish.

 

[Chancie]

Well...it's not like I love the idea but I accept it and know it's natural. I don't fear it but it would definitely suck to die at an early age. xD

 

[TheGreatCoolEnergy]

I think I would care if I die. I mean it's gonna happen, but I still wouldn't like it.

 

[Drakmorg]

I'm hoping Death gets here sooner so I can start really partying in Heaven.

 

[Valksy]

death does not bother me a great deal - not like it is optional. Although I don't know I like the idea of pain immediately preceeding it. Must admit that kicking the bucket while asleep is much better than ... say... getting decapitated or something.

And I don't want any part of the after-death ritual. No songs (certainly no religion) and for all I care they can toss my corpse in a dumpster, it does not matter. I don't even want a funeral of any sort - couple of drinks down the pub will be fine.