Do you like living?
By Amber
@AmbiePam (93898)
United States
May 14, 2010 5:12pm CST
I've been thinking about this for a couple of days, but wasn't sure if I should bring it up lest anyone think I'm talking about suicide. I'm not talking about suicide. If you are thinking of suicide, please look to the end of this discussion. What I'm talking about is if you like being alive. A lot of us believe in Heaven. So would you rather be living right now, or if given the chance, would you pass on the rest of your life and go straight to Paradise?
Some of you believe when you die, that's it. There is no afterlife. In that case, I'm not sure how one might feel about no longer being alive. Would being alive be preferable to no longer existing? What do you think? Do you actually like living?
*If one is considering suicide, please look into getting help.
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) US National hotline (good for USA and Canada, and some international calls)
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20 responses
@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
15 May 10
There are times I wish I was already gone from this life..Then something happens when I am happy..It is ironic you mention this. It is something I touch on in my story..(Have you been reading over my shoulder??LOL)
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
15 May 10
Ok, does the thumb up mean you have been reading over my shoulder? Or you like that I talk about it?
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@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
15 May 10
Hi AmbiePam! I do like life but if I could go straight to Paradise, I will choose Paradise. But since I don't have a choice then I will make the best of the present life.
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@Shaun72 (15959)
• Palatka, Florida
14 May 10
I like living. I have to much family to worry about and good friends to think about dying yet life is pretty good right now for me. I also believe in Heaven or a Paradise. I have lot a lot of good family members and I hope one day when I do die I will see them again in heaven.I have wondered what heaven is going to be like though.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
14 May 10
hi ambiepam of course I like living in fact its preferable to the
alternative and heaven will be waiting later. first I want to keep
on living while I am alive , being happy, learning and caring and
sharing, my lotting and other things on the net. life is good.
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@mokkka (881)
• Bulgaria
6 Jun 10
I cannot imagine how hard a man's life should be so that he thinks of a suisice.I have met many people and have heard of horrible stories but they have managed however to change things and make their life better.What is important is never to give up.I know that whatever happens to me I will fight because I love living.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
25 May 10
There has been times like with anyone that I wonder which way I would be better of but yes I like being alive
I am actually scared of dying because I don't want the People I love to hurt but I guess when the time comes I will not be able to do anything about it
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
15 May 10
I LOVE living my life. It has had it ups and downs but they were all part of the path that led me to when I am right now and that is....Happy, healthy, comfortable and totally content with my lot in life for which I never forget to thank my God every day.
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@grecychunny26 (9483)
• Philippines
15 May 10
I like living, although there are more problems and problems are getting bigger and severe, although there is climate change, although there are more cases of killings I still choose to be alive.I do not believe all the are happening severely can last long. I still believe people can change for the betterment of everyone. In other words eventhough there are more problems in the world and i have personally I am still hopeful. I still have a faith that this world is still a perfect place to be. and I still my dreams that unfulfilled and I want to challenge myself to make it happen. For me my assignment on Earth is not yet finished.
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
15 May 10
Hello AmbiePam. I like living and I am skeptical of afterlife as we will never know about it. I have my family to take care of and I must work hard for them and stay healthy. To me, afterlife is an unknown world. To live my life to the full is absolutely a good choice. I love life and value it. Enjoy your life, my dear friend.
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
15 May 10
I confess there have been times when I have not been too keen on my life but I don’t remember ever not wanting to be alive because no matter how off course things are there are still a lot of pleasures in being a living, breathing being; even it’s just enjoying a chocolate or smelling a flower. I like to believe that there is a place we go to when we die; I cannot guarantee that there is but it is also very difficult for me to comprehend that our spirit could just die along with our body at life’s end. So to answer your question, yes I love living!
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@bird123 (10643)
• United States
15 May 10
Life is never just about you or any single person. Go watch that movie. It's a wonderful life........If we try to make our lives only about ourselves, no wonder it comes out unhappy. There are also goals to think about. I asked a friend. What was his purpose in life. He said to make life easier and more enjoyable for himself. The minute he said this he started to laugh. He realized how foolish a goal that is. I think lots of people do have that as a life goal. Since we are all made to always want more, how can one be happy??? What if we had the simple goal of making this world a better place. The world not only becomes a better place but all your kindness returns to you bringing happiness and joy. Yes, I am very happy. I'm not ready to leave just yet. Lots and lots of things I need to do. Life is grand!! Life is for living. Look around you. What are you waiting for??? This world needs that which is special about you!!!!! Sharing that which is special about yourself is one of the roses you can enjoy along life's path. It is always free but in truth is priceless!!!
@sender621 (14893)
• United States
15 May 10
I would have to give high praises to living. The a;ternative is unbearable. I could never see attempting to end my life. Some days may seem horrible, but never enough for that. There is hope in life. All you have to do is take it.
@umabharti (3972)
• India
15 May 10
hi,the number of helpline is notes and definetly anyone which are to attempt such thing should get help.living is a wonderful gift and we dont even know what nice things and best things would god entrust us if we have a little hope that god is there to help each and every living being.No problem is ther without a solution,just we had to search out for that.
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