Originally Posted by
High_Plains_Drifter
Getting old does suck, in many different ways, most predominant though, in my opinion, is the slow physical deterioration. But watching loved ones pass, losing good friends, seeing the world change and knowing your end is getting nearer and nearer isn't the most pleasant thing. But in a way, I think getting old gets you ready to pass on, because you'll be so sick of being OLD that death will be a welcome relief, and the thought of seeing those who passed before you once again. To discard the flesh and set the soul free.
Everything depends on your personal worldview. If you are lucky to find yourself once in a "tunnel" you become convinced in the rightness of some religious statements and this enables you to look at all things from a different angle. Atheists are poor souls, but this is THEIR choice.
I would recommend you to read "The Master and Margarita" authored by M.Bulgakov. For you it surely won't be a waste of time.
http://www.masterandmargarita.eu/est...ita_glenny.pdf
Last edited by Balu; 02-02-2018 at 11:40 AM.
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