Does your experience with the supernatural make death easier to handle?

Archeron

I've just noticed that the great thread on peoples supernatural expereriences has appeared again, and once again, its been interesting to read about other peoples experiences. Tis a great thread!

It just made me think again of some of the experiences I myself have had through my life, from childhood up until recently, I have had a number of occasions where I am convinced I saw or experienced other worldly beings.

In all but one of these experiences, I felt no fear upon seeing the spirits, and to be honest, on some occasions, it actually made me feel more secure about my own humanity, and the limited time that I will spend in this world/plane. When I think of the smiling elderly woman I saw in one particular place, it kind put a reassurance in my mind that there simply MUST be something for us after this mortal life has ended.

Now, be that heaven, or a spirit world, or whatever your own personal spiritual or religious belief is, I find it comforting that I myself have seen evidence that it doesnt all just end with death. Of course, as is typical with these type of occasions, I have no proof whatsoever of what I saw and felt, but for my own mind, I dont need proof, as I know what I saw. I admit that these phenomenons are open to interpretation as to what they actually are, but I'm happy with my own little theory.

Do you find that your own experiences with the supernatural make it easier for you to deal with the death of a loved one, or even with the concept of your own demise?

6th

I'm happy with your theory too. I definately dont worry about death or what comes after it. I dont question too much about what is to come. I've had my experiences and that enough for me to trust everything will be fine whatever it is.

Aisling&M

I feel very similar to you. I just recently lost an acquaintance and although it upset me that I would not see her again as a phycial person I know it is possible she could visit me in spirit. My life without my spirituality is an empty, lonely place I could never imagine.

Seeing/hearing and thus believing in an afterlife and feeling guaranteed of existance past physical death is one of the greatest comforts to me.
That, and the knowledge I have a celestial family with me constantly while I'm here!

ladybirdirl

Very good point!

In fact I wouldn't think any experience I've had helps me better deal with this.There are now some people in my life that if they were to pass over would probably be only too delighted to try to hang around(they being into spirituality etc too). I think I would be a bit worried by that though, just from the point of view that exists that says sometimes spirits stay when they think they have unfinished business. If I had to let one of these people go from 'this' life I think I'd be a bit freaked if I thought they were here as a spirit and therefore maybe feeling trapped and maybe despite all my best efforts and knowledge I couldn't help them.

Ladybird:)

EDIT: Also some of these people would I think be too close to me. I think it's ok for me to discuss the reality/not of 'abstract' people that I have no connection with but for example if any of my siblings were sticking around as a spirit I'd be too close to them to be able to objectively help them and get them to move on. This all assume that they're here because they have something unfinished and that they're not just here to keep me company

TerrorFirmer

Good point, and I'd agree, but, unfortunatley I haven't ever experienced anything of the sort to reassure me...

littlebug

I’ve had one experience associated with the death of someone close and to be honest it confused and upset me rather than reassuring me. (sorry I haven’t felt ready to share the details with y’all yet). What it did do was re-awaken an interest in the paranormal and spiritual and although I don’t particularly want to have another experience, I do find that just reading and learning of others experiences and beliefs has given me some reassurance.

greenkittie

I personly find comfort in the thought that there is nothing after death.

kshiel

While it doesn't take away the pain of losing a loved one or a close friend, it helps to know that they live on in some form wheather that be in spirit or our hearts. I do believe in an after life, what it is? I guess I will find that out when its my turn but I always liked the thought that they can pop in and check up on us or be around us when we need a little help.

nacho libre

greenkittie wrote:

I personly find comfort in the thought that there is nothing after death.

who wants to live forever? well, this is the problem for me. it's not so much death that is the problem it's dying gradually. if it's instant death i won't mind or will i?

checkmate once again. this is why i never play chess.

tj-music.com

A lot of things "happened to me" over the years and I am absolutely convinced that death means just another path, so I am not particularly bothered about dying. Having said that, I still would like to live my life to the fullest and remain here for a few more decades before the cycle kicks off again.

Oryx

Im not afraid of death anymore. I feel a comfort about it, that we dont blink out like a light, or go somewhere awful. We wont be alone, and we can watch over those weve left behind. What ive experienced has been a very comforting thing.

magnumlady

I'm not afraid of death either, after havint what I believe to be a near death experience and seeing so many people waiting for me.
Although saying that I still get upset when people close to me die, but I guess that more from a selfish point of view (because I won't see them for a while).