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[Orcseeker]

Don't see this thread as macabre or anything. The real point is what I'm seeing what may be the most important things in life to you. Sometimes you need to consider such extremes to expose the truth.

Imagine a scenario, try to imagine in it in such a way that you can somewhat simulate it with your senses (this does take practise but have a go), you are walking down an alley and someone mugs you, you've been stabbed multiple times and left to drop to the ground and you are bleeding out. Maybe you're in shock, or thinking of a way to get help. Now, say you've accepted your fate (death) and just waiting for it to come.

What would you be thinking about?

Would it be how much money you have? Your nice car? Your huge wardrobe or grand house? Some famous movie star?

Or separately from the point, just thinking well, my times up.

Well, I'd like to assume not a single person here would be thinking about any of that. You might be thinking, well, I'd be thinking about the people I love but these things are just extras in my life or desirables. But how many times have these things destroyed that?

A lot of people put some of these things above what really matters to them in life an in the end, end up regretting it.

This materialistic world we live in, we are told what we need. We are told what you have to be and look like, to be respected. Famous people are put on such a pedestal we forget they are just human being and probably no different than some of us (maybe a bit less interesting ). If you don't have this or you don't have that, it's a bad thing.

This isn't a society geared towards what actually matters. Those materialistic views were simply created for people to exploit other people and cash in.

[and then]

No problem answering this at all.  I would be thinking of my ex wife and daughter.  Praying that they understood how sorry I was for hurting them.

[sarah_444]

My family. More specifically, my two kids.

[Rlyeh]

Those who have gone before me, and the people I will leave behind.

[ealdwita]

Have I got time for another rum?

[Lilly]

My children (and my dogs).

[Still Waters]

Rlyeh, on 09 December 2012 - 03:01 PM, said:

Those who have gone before me, and the people I will leave behind.

Same here.

[CRIPTIC CHAMELEON]

I actually drowned and the last thought I had was its so peaceful and quiet and the water is a beautiful crimson colour [From the blood gushing out above my right eye] I felt I was at peace/happy the whole time weird huh.

[Overdueleaf]

i would think of my family.. and how i wished i had gotten to see my sons grow in to men..at least that is what i would like to think of.. never know.. i could very well be contemplating whether or not heaven and hell are real places

[CuriousGreek]

I would just think about how bad and unfair this world was upon me and i would felt happy for leaving it...

Edited by CuriousGreek, 10 December 2012 - 12:15 AM.

[Ryu]

I'd worry about if anyone would check in on and take care of my kitty.

[lightly]

when i read the question..  the first thing that came to mind was my wife...  then my parents.. then me!




.   .   *  good one ealdwita  

Edited by lightly, 10 December 2012 - 01:51 AM.

[Beany]

CRIPTIC CHAMELEON, on 09 December 2012 - 10:48 PM, said:

I actually drowned and the last thought I had was its so peaceful and quiet and the water is a beautiful crimson colour [From the blood gushing out above my right eye] I felt I was at peace/happy the whole time weird huh.

It actually sounds like a great way to go, peaceful & happy. My last thought I think would be regret at leaving this marvelous planet &  everything I love about it.

[braveone2u]

Orcseeker, on 09 December 2012 - 01:41 PM, said:

What would be the last thing you'd think of?

Before the last time I was gravely ill..., it had never occured to me that if my body had started to deteriorate, I would have wanted to die. I grew up believing that one should fight for one's life to the last breath. I remember watching the rain-soaked willow tree from my window and saying to myself, "This is a perfect day to die." Hours later, death came as a relief, and I was at peace with it with no regrets, nor fear. It was as natural as breathing. Another thing, I heard my last sigh because I was totally aware of everything that was happening. I even felt my heart stopped pumping and the coldness of death engulfing my body, until my spirit was "sucked out" of it. I say, "sucked out," for leaving my body was beyond my control.

On the other hand, I understand that it's not always a pleasant departure.

Peace.

Edited by braveone2u, 10 December 2012 - 03:42 AM.

[JGirl]

if i was at the point where i accepted i was dying i would be thinking of what's ahead.

the last surgery i had resulted in serious hemmoraging and after a lot of aggressive manhandling i was clumsily rushed back into surgery the next morning. i remember first the panic, then the fear of what was happening to my body with no apparent regard for me (hey i'm in the room people!!) but suddenly when i realized i may not 'wake up' from the surgery i was calm, thinking well here we go to wherever...
i know that doesn't sound very loving or caring, but i gotta tell ya at that moment i was on a journey and i was looking straight ahead.