Anyone else actually find comfort in there being things after death?

[PrincessInWhite]

Not necessarily a heaven or anything like that, just that we might have a chance to reconnect with loved ones, live again in a body that isn't withered or with circumstances that are favorable, etc, and if you dont want to you don't have to and can just stay as nothingness.

I know some people find the fact that we came from nothingness proof, but I don't think we really know WHAT we came from, honestly. We might not necessarily be meant to remember that part.

Who else gains comfort from there being possibilities after death?

 

[WorthlessTrash]

I don't really care to reconnect. I just want to live again in a better position so I can actually enjoy life.

 

[MicropBaldCurrycel]

no actually i find comfort in the fact that theres nothing after death.

 

[SKDN]

I like to thing that the is nothing. Thats what i want. I would hate to have something after CTB, i want nothing.

 

[BeansOfRequirement]

Who else gains comfort from there being possibilities after death?

Like 99% of all people?

I tend to find this (unreasonable, irrational, and debunked) notion terrifying, since any "positive" afterlife is worthless to me; whilst a painful afterlife is still bad.

 

[Doombox]

The notion of any aspect of "me" existing for eternity is the stuff of nightmares, to be honest. Other than, of course, my molecules, which will go back into circulation.

 

[Lullaby]

This is the only thing that makes me more comfortable with the thought of dying. Even if there isn't, I'll still choose to believe until the end. The thought of there being nothing is really scary to me.

 

[Forgetting5]

I find both comfort and fear. I love the idea of being around as a soul or in a better place. But then it starts to scare me because I think about it possibly being unpleasant, and sometimes existing forever terrifies me.

 

[Achlys]

I fear such an afterlife would chain me to a form similar to the one I currently possess, and the prospect of being trapped as I am now for an eternity is positively terrifying. Non-existence would be a welcomed refuge from my suffering.

 

[AllMyDreams]

I'm afraid of being reincarnated. I have mental illness and have made so much progress in becoming a functional human, even though I've been through hell and back doing it. So the thought of starting all over again, possibly with the same mental illnesses, having to go through that struggle again not knowing how I did it in my past life... that scares me.

 

[Al Cappella]

No, not at all. I'm wholly incapable of believing, and without any factual evidence, I just really don't care. That said, it's fun to wonder about it…

 

[CannotAnymore]

That's my fear.... that there is something. I hope there is nothing.

 

[SuicidallyCurious]

The idea is weird to me

If I'm going to a paradise I want the paradise to be of my own choosing. I don't want any reminders of this evil world except maybe a few

 

[butterfly3]

I'm afraid of being reincarnated. I have mental illness and have made so much progress in becoming a functional human, even though I've been through hell and back doing it. So the thought of starting all over again, possibly with the same mental illnesses, having to go through that struggle again not knowing how I did it in my past life... that scares me.

i guess if you look on the positive side though, you could potentially be reincarnated into someone who has the most easiest stress free and happy life with no mental illnesses. i get you though, feeling like you have to throw away all that progress you made

 

[eremito]

it is hardly any comfort but I believe that the energy may survive our physical existence. We are not material bodies only. I think I carry vibrations, energy, the waves. Once the body is gone, my energy may move to another dimension and last. This belief has nothing to do with any specific religion but I am inclined to believe in spiritual existence of my consciousness after my death.

 

[outrider567]

Not necessarily a heaven or anything like that, just that we might have a chance to reconnect with loved ones, live again in a body that isn't withered or with circumstances that are favorable, etc, and if you dont want to you don't have to and can just stay as nothingness.

I know some people find the fact that we came from nothingness proof, but I don't think we really know WHAT we came from, honestly. We might not necessarily be meant to remember that part.

Who else gains comfort from there being possibilities after death?

If I knew for sure that I could 'reconnect' with my dead girlfriend after my own death, I'd be breathing in my lethal dose of Nitrogen in just 5 minutes from now

 

[Someday_Somehow32]

I'm not sure I like the idea of there being nothing after death anymore, I guess the thought of emptiness and pure blackness scares me. I find more comfort in coming up with my own theory on what will happen next.

 

[Forever Sleep]

It used to bring me comfort. Lost a lot of close family members early on and was raised to believe they are all in heaven now and there was a chance I might see them again (if I'm good I guess.)

Not so sure now really if it brings me comfort. Sort of feel like- if there's a heaven, then why not a hell? What if I go there instead or pugatory? Then, I think about the reality of seeing my family again if I make the grades for heaven. Beyond the initial jubilation and hugs, there's probably quite a fair bit they'd be disappointed in me over... and suddenly- the thought of there nothing feels all the more appealing!

 

[Need2BFree]

A part of me thinks there's something when you die. I just pray pray pray that I'm going to be free from this suffering. I pray for a good mind, a good soul, no sins, no more illness. I pray and hope for all of us we will be free from all mental, emotional, physical suffering. Afterlife or whatever you are! Please light up our soul please may you bring us warmth and comfort.

 

[imcurious]

I was raised with religious beliefs that there is a heaven and hell, so there is somewhat of a comfort that there is "something" that exists if and when I go. I also have the recurring belief that "God forgot about me," so there is also not much comfort in going to a place of which I have no understanding and where there lays so much ambiguity. Who is to say I will even reach heaven anyway.

 

[bdtbath]

An afterlife is what I would be afraid of the most. I can't imagine the sheer pain of realizing that there is no way out of existence. Im actually looking forward to there being nothing.

 

[Need2BFree]

An afterlife is what I would be afraid of the most. I can't imagine the sheer pain of realizing that there is no way out of existence. Im actually looking forward to there being nothing.

Hopefully afterlife is a cure and not an endless way of suffering. There has to be a way for us.

 

[Lost Magic]

I have no say over the matter but if there is an afterlife I really hope it is peaceful and not painful like this awful reality. Yeah, I am looking forward to it. I see it as an adventure, actually.

 

[HerculePoirot]

Very simple for me: my death is my end. After that, there is just nothingness, which is the goal anyway.
Why would I plan carefully my suicide if there is an other life after?

I admit others may believe otherwise of course, but I don't understand.