Literally thousands of books have been written about the idea of life beyond death. Many people are quite fascinated with this idea, even if it does seem a little scary. It is probably due to the simple fact that sooner or later we all die. No matter how rich or important ours lives may have been, at the very end we are all one and the same.
It is a sobering thought but each day on earth some eighty thousand people die. Some were old, tired and ready to go, but others were young and in the prime of their lives. They may not have been ready to leave and their lives ended suddenly and tragically. Before they knew what was happening they were facing the greatest journey of the existence.
From a religious perspective there is a clear idea of what will happen to a person after they die. In the Christian faith those believers are absolutely sure that they will reside in heaven with God for eternity. They are often comforted by the thought that they will see their loved ones who died before them. This strong conviction has helped many people get through difficult times.
These themes are quite common to many different cultures. They do seem to point to a core belief that others who have already passed over are waiting to welcome those who have just departed their earthly life. Interestingly, some people feel that although they died they made the decision to come back as they had unfinished business on earth.
As they are finally forced to confront their inner most feelings many people experience a true moment of clarity. They are able to recognize their own nature and then move beyond it. This passage takes them into a form of consciousness that has no earthly constraints. It is the divine consciousness that is the true meaning of existence.
Maybe it is because of the struggles that we all face each day to stay alive, happy and healthy that interest in another realm is so popular. People are naturally drawn to the idea that there is another place where life is so much easier. We will not need food or water, clothing or shelter. We will not be burdened by negative emotions or wounded by pain. Instead we will experience perfect bliss and never have to deal with discomfort again.
Some people have put forward the idea that our earthly lives are only a trial run for what is to follow. Once we cross over to the other side we will understand what we have been missing. Our human lives will seem shallow, trivial and pointless. They were merely a preparation for the more important after life. Becoming part of the great ultimate universe is far more important that working nine to five on earth.
Ideas about life beyond death vary widely depending on the religious, cultural and educational background of the individual. Some people love to ponder the great question of what will happen when the pass away, whilst others feel quite uncomfortable participating in such a discussion.
It is a sobering thought but each day on earth some eighty thousand people die. Some were old, tired and ready to go, but others were young and in the prime of their lives. They may not have been ready to leave and their lives ended suddenly and tragically. Before they knew what was happening they were facing the greatest journey of the existence.
From a religious perspective there is a clear idea of what will happen to a person after they die. In the Christian faith those believers are absolutely sure that they will reside in heaven with God for eternity. They are often comforted by the thought that they will see their loved ones who died before them. This strong conviction has helped many people get through difficult times.
These themes are quite common to many different cultures. They do seem to point to a core belief that others who have already passed over are waiting to welcome those who have just departed their earthly life. Interestingly, some people feel that although they died they made the decision to come back as they had unfinished business on earth.
As they are finally forced to confront their inner most feelings many people experience a true moment of clarity. They are able to recognize their own nature and then move beyond it. This passage takes them into a form of consciousness that has no earthly constraints. It is the divine consciousness that is the true meaning of existence.
Maybe it is because of the struggles that we all face each day to stay alive, happy and healthy that interest in another realm is so popular. People are naturally drawn to the idea that there is another place where life is so much easier. We will not need food or water, clothing or shelter. We will not be burdened by negative emotions or wounded by pain. Instead we will experience perfect bliss and never have to deal with discomfort again.
Some people have put forward the idea that our earthly lives are only a trial run for what is to follow. Once we cross over to the other side we will understand what we have been missing. Our human lives will seem shallow, trivial and pointless. They were merely a preparation for the more important after life. Becoming part of the great ultimate universe is far more important that working nine to five on earth.
Ideas about life beyond death vary widely depending on the religious, cultural and educational background of the individual. Some people love to ponder the great question of what will happen when the pass away, whilst others feel quite uncomfortable participating in such a discussion.
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