Afterlife - Not Really
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Comment from Fleedleflump
What a lovely article, which I enjoyed very much. As a basis (ie following my instincts and how I feel inside), I don't think there's anything beyond our physical bodies. I think, once we die, that's it - nothing. Of course, that's based on a completely non-religious upbringing and a generally agnostic viewpoint.
That said, I love to explore the possibilities as a writer, and never limit my imagination in any such way. I also wonder, sometimes, about energy transfer. If, as physics tells us, energy is never lost, merely transferred into another form, then is life force an energy? If so, if must move on somehow.
Thank you for getting me thinking :-)
Mike
Spag notes:
'He embodied these human creations with free wills to do they choose to do.' - think this needs an 'as' before 'they'
'live when we graduate from it I believe our souls' - missing a full stop after 'it'
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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What a lovely article, which I enjoyed very much. As a basis (ie following my instincts and how I feel inside), I don't think there's anything beyond our physical bodies. I think, once we die, that's it - nothing. Of course, that's based on a completely non-religious upbringing and a generally agnostic viewpoint.
That said, I love to explore the possibilities as a writer, and never limit my imagination in any such way. I also wonder, sometimes, about energy transfer. If, as physics tells us, energy is never lost, merely transferred into another form, then is life force an energy? If so, if must move on somehow.
Thank you for getting me thinking :-)
Mike
Spag notes:
'He embodied these human creations with free wills to do they choose to do.' - think this needs an 'as' before 'they'
'live when we graduate from it I believe our souls' - missing a full stop after 'it'
Comment Written 28-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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thanks so much for sharing your own thoughts and for noting the spag issues -- those will be immediately corrected. I appreciate you. ann
Comment from Alcreator Litt Dear
This commentary and philosophy non-fiction or essay speaks your personal experience, opinion, concept about afterlife, I find some concepts are to some extent true and your expression about after life is not clear and somehow controversial, as if you believe in God but you do not believe in God's activities, actions, deeds, spirituality, divinity, or concept of Heaven, after life, soul and many other things; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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This commentary and philosophy non-fiction or essay speaks your personal experience, opinion, concept about afterlife, I find some concepts are to some extent true and your expression about after life is not clear and somehow controversial, as if you believe in God but you do not believe in God's activities, actions, deeds, spirituality, divinity, or concept of Heaven, after life, soul and many other things; well said, well done, post god speed more, share post not 4 self-joy-pride but 4 God and readers worldwide Alcreator Litt Dear (DR)
Comment Written 28-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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thank you for you interesting review. I appreciate your words and your time in sharing them. ann
Comment from karenina
A fine write.
You do not lecture, you share.
You do not chastise, you explain your research and experience.
Impressive, how you explain not an "afterlife"-- but a continuation of life beyond this skin we slip from.
I have had many experiences which reinforce what you explain. No question. None.
As an RN attending the dying I've no doubt their spirit was moving to the next phase of life, even as I watched them flatline.
The most radical of atheists have called out as they stutter-stepped from earthly life to the beyond...
Bless you for sharing this six star effort.
Karenina
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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A fine write.
You do not lecture, you share.
You do not chastise, you explain your research and experience.
Impressive, how you explain not an "afterlife"-- but a continuation of life beyond this skin we slip from.
I have had many experiences which reinforce what you explain. No question. None.
As an RN attending the dying I've no doubt their spirit was moving to the next phase of life, even as I watched them flatline.
The most radical of atheists have called out as they stutter-stepped from earthly life to the beyond...
Bless you for sharing this six star effort.
Karenina
Comment Written 28-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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I am blown away by the six stars and very appreciative of your sharing of your own experience. It is always a pleasure to have a reader to can relate to my thoughts and to my own experiences. I relish that reinforcement. thank you ann
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My pleasure, Ann.
Comment from Carol Hillebrenner
This is a well thought out idea and I think it is very close to what might be the next step in all our lives. There isn't an end, just a going on to something else, probably life in heaven or otherwise or maybe a chance to try earthly life again or life on some other world.
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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This is a well thought out idea and I think it is very close to what might be the next step in all our lives. There isn't an end, just a going on to something else, probably life in heaven or otherwise or maybe a chance to try earthly life again or life on some other world.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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Thanks for reading and for commenting on my work. I truly appreciate your time and your words. ann
Comment from Lilly Flowers
OMG! I'm saving this to re-read tomorrow. I'm having a bad day, severe case of brain fog and my concentration level is low. However, I got enough of what you wrote to realize that our belief systems are very similar.
I love the way you expressed the continuation of life by saying there's no afterlife. Oh, girl, can you write!! Here's some more stars, six aren't enough: ********************** Regards, Lilly
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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OMG! I'm saving this to re-read tomorrow. I'm having a bad day, severe case of brain fog and my concentration level is low. However, I got enough of what you wrote to realize that our belief systems are very similar.
I love the way you expressed the continuation of life by saying there's no afterlife. Oh, girl, can you write!! Here's some more stars, six aren't enough: ********************** Regards, Lilly
Comment Written 27-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 28-Jun-2022
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thank you Lilly, for your most kind words etched by the wonderful stars.
Interesting that you mention brain fog. Have you had Covid? I have and I've had a few cases of brain fog - fortunately only one in the last several months. It's weird, isn't it.
Back to my post, it is always a pleasure to discover those who are open and who share my thoughts. I believe we learn from each other when we listen. Thanks again so very much. ann
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To my knowledge, I have not had Covid. I do have allergies and attribute that, but the older I get, the slower my mind works.
Comment from Ric Myworld
Well, I don't really know who's right or wrong when it comes to where we go, if anywhere, after this life is over. But after much of my life spent as a non-believer in Jesus Christ or God, I started reading and studying, doing a complete about face to become a firm believer in the above and life after death. Now, I'm just hoping I'm going to be on the right bus. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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Well, I don't really know who's right or wrong when it comes to where we go, if anywhere, after this life is over. But after much of my life spent as a non-believer in Jesus Christ or God, I started reading and studying, doing a complete about face to become a firm believer in the above and life after death. Now, I'm just hoping I'm going to be on the right bus. LOL. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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My take is that all buses from the various depots will end up at the same station where we will finally see through a glass clearly. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I appreciate. ann
Comment from Wendy G
You have written very well and clearly on this important subject - and have spent considerable time and effort looking for the answers to these big questions. I agree with much of what you wrote, including that our life and our very souls can continue beyond the grave in what I would term fullness of life. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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You have written very well and clearly on this important subject - and have spent considerable time and effort looking for the answers to these big questions. I agree with much of what you wrote, including that our life and our very souls can continue beyond the grave in what I would term fullness of life. Best wishes for your entry in the contest.
Wendy
Comment Written 27-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 27-Jun-2022
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Thanks for reading and for your kind comments I appreciate your time and your words. ann
Comment from LisaMay
I think someone's opinion is worth paying attention to when they show they have done some thoughtful research with an open mind. Such is the case with your article, where you have delved into various belief systems about physical incarnations and souls.
I also believe that life is a continuum.
I find this comment of yours could fit 'blind faith' as well: 'I also believe such experiences are available primarily to people who believe they exist. One must open the door first by expecting them to occur.'
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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I think someone's opinion is worth paying attention to when they show they have done some thoughtful research with an open mind. Such is the case with your article, where you have delved into various belief systems about physical incarnations and souls.
I also believe that life is a continuum.
I find this comment of yours could fit 'blind faith' as well: 'I also believe such experiences are available primarily to people who believe they exist. One must open the door first by expecting them to occur.'
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Thanks for your comments and encouraging review. I appreciate your words and your time. ann
Comment from Alaskastory
"Afterlife - Not Really" is an inspiring piece. Your statements hit many thoughts I share and all you say is very touching, and certainly hits home with me and many readers. Thanks for sharing!
Word needed: ".....free wills to do (what) they choose to do."
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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"Afterlife - Not Really" is an inspiring piece. Your statements hit many thoughts I share and all you say is very touching, and certainly hits home with me and many readers. Thanks for sharing!
Word needed: ".....free wills to do (what) they choose to do."
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Correction will be make immediately. And, oh my gosh, thanks for the shiny six!!!! I much appreciate your kind words and encouraging review. ann
Comment from Jay Squires
If there is a person who is more of a candidate for my recommendation I don't know who. And It's all because of your exquisite article. Our thoughts on the matter of post-life run rather parallel. Ann, I am in the midst of a mind-bending-to-breaking novel (a tome, really, of 1200 + pages). The book is Jerusalem, by Alan Moore. The writer can't know more about after-death than you or I, but I swear -- and you will too -- when you are reading his novel you would swear he is writing it from the other side. It is available on Kindle (or as I prefer it, Kindle on PC, which can be downloaded for free). If you want to know more about Alan Moore, I suggest watching the youtube video of him reading his own poem, "Gangster's Never Die". Check it out here (but you'll have to paste it to your browser) https://youtu.be/vBsPt3GDTAQ
But, really, you will consider reading "Jerusalem" the most fruitful of research. I think it's about 12 bucks on Amazon for the Kindle version.
If your article wasn't superb, I'd have never spent this much time making my recommendation to you.
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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If there is a person who is more of a candidate for my recommendation I don't know who. And It's all because of your exquisite article. Our thoughts on the matter of post-life run rather parallel. Ann, I am in the midst of a mind-bending-to-breaking novel (a tome, really, of 1200 + pages). The book is Jerusalem, by Alan Moore. The writer can't know more about after-death than you or I, but I swear -- and you will too -- when you are reading his novel you would swear he is writing it from the other side. It is available on Kindle (or as I prefer it, Kindle on PC, which can be downloaded for free). If you want to know more about Alan Moore, I suggest watching the youtube video of him reading his own poem, "Gangster's Never Die". Check it out here (but you'll have to paste it to your browser) https://youtu.be/vBsPt3GDTAQ
But, really, you will consider reading "Jerusalem" the most fruitful of research. I think it's about 12 bucks on Amazon for the Kindle version.
If your article wasn't superb, I'd have never spent this much time making my recommendation to you.
Comment Written 26-Jun-2022
reply by the author on 26-Jun-2022
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Thanks so much, Jay. I will truly check out Jerusalem by Alan Moore. I appreciate the info and I especially appreciate the kind words about my post. ann