You and I are on the opposite end of the “concern for death” spectrum. I trust entirely that all things infinite and eternal are entirely in God’s hands. My job is to live my finite life, such as it is, under my control. Presently I have perhaps 25 years left. Those years are my responsibility and focus that I am managing in good faith to myself, my neighbours and my faith. Death and beyond is God’s job and focusing on God’s job is a distraction from focusing on my job. IMHO
I read Unclean and The Slavery of Death following a two-year caregiving experience, and both readings had a profound impact on me.
Love it. Working as a nurse in the hospital has taught me to never take life or my blessings, especially my health, for granted.
You and I are on the opposite end of the “concern for death” spectrum. I trust entirely that all things infinite and eternal are entirely in God’s hands. My job is to live my finite life, such as it is, under my control. Presently I have perhaps 25 years left. Those years are my responsibility and focus that I am managing in good faith to myself, my neighbours and my faith. Death and beyond is God’s job and focusing on God’s job is a distraction from focusing on my job. IMHO
Well done! Thank you
I empathize!