I Do Not Fear Death, But I Fear An Unlived Life

The thought of dying doesn't keep me up late at night; the thought of not contributing in a significant way is what troubles me. I cannot fathom the idea that my existence is just an afterthought.

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Tatsumi · 31-35, M

Strange, to me. If your dead, the living world doesn't matter anymore.

What're you going to do to contribute in a significant way?

MerryCherry · 31-35, F

It's not about what the living is going to think of me after my death. It is about me going to my deathbed not feeling like I wasted my life.

Absolutely anything. From showing kindness to someone to creating a positive change in the world. At the moment I do not feel like I have done even the most simple thing to better my life or someone else's life. @Tatsumi

Tatsumi · 31-35, M

@MerryCherry Whoops. Wrong post. Brb

Tatsumi · 31-35, M

@MerryCherry Ahh, okay. Makes sense. Still strange, to me, though.

I find it hard to believe, though, that in 26-30 years you haven't made some degree of difference. You probably have done more for other people than you realize. Maybe for yourself, too.

MerryCherry · 31-35, F

I have done a lot since gaining my independence, but until I actually FEEL like I've made a difference I can't think otherwise. @Tatsumi

Tatsumi · 31-35, M

@MerryCherry Ah. Well, I hope that happens for you, at some point.

MerryCherry · 31-35, F

thanks. hopefully!@Tatsumi