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I know that death is a natural end to living but I seem to be having a “fear of death” lately. I have family members and co-workers who are suffering from cancer. I had an uncle who died from cancer a couple months ago; he was in his late 50’s. One of my co-workers quickly died from cancer (he was in his 50’s) and one of my sister’s friends died from cancer (he was in his late 30’s). My aunt is now in her late 50’s and suffering from cancer, and my sister-in-law may have a serious health condition (hopefully not cancer).
I have a heart condition that “came out of nowhere” but it doesn’t really have to do anything with the lifestyle I was living (I don’t drink, smoke, etc.). I’m only in my 20’s yet I am fearing death? It’s true, I could drop dead at any moment. I worry especially about my parents’ health because both of them are in that age range where cancer seems to hit the hardest (50’s). Both of them work incredibly stressful jobs. I fear for them!
The logical part of me says that, since many western secular countries have advanced healthcare, dying at a young age from infectious disease is quite uncommon now. Since we are living longer than nature intended we are developing chronic diseases. I think the other problem is that we don’t get enough exercise, don’t eat healthy, governments allow companies to put toxic chemicals into our food, and our water is not clean. But perfectly healthy people can also drop dead.
I am one of those people where I don’t get enough exercise, and am trying to eat healthier. But “eating healthier” is so expensive for me. I have, for example, began eating such things as dried cranberries, mission figs, cheese on crackers, etc. It is unbelievable that these companies are allowed to put toxic chemicals and preservatives into our food. I guess I am glad that I am starting a new job that will (hopefully) give me some physical exercise, as I will be working outside.
I am not sure what the point of this post was, but these thoughts have been on my mind lately. I am trying not to be negative because everyone else around me is already negative. I realize that trust in God is important and that no matter what, He will provide.
I have a heart condition that “came out of nowhere” but it doesn’t really have to do anything with the lifestyle I was living (I don’t drink, smoke, etc.). I’m only in my 20’s yet I am fearing death? It’s true, I could drop dead at any moment. I worry especially about my parents’ health because both of them are in that age range where cancer seems to hit the hardest (50’s). Both of them work incredibly stressful jobs. I fear for them!
The logical part of me says that, since many western secular countries have advanced healthcare, dying at a young age from infectious disease is quite uncommon now. Since we are living longer than nature intended we are developing chronic diseases. I think the other problem is that we don’t get enough exercise, don’t eat healthy, governments allow companies to put toxic chemicals into our food, and our water is not clean. But perfectly healthy people can also drop dead.
I am one of those people where I don’t get enough exercise, and am trying to eat healthier. But “eating healthier” is so expensive for me. I have, for example, began eating such things as dried cranberries, mission figs, cheese on crackers, etc. It is unbelievable that these companies are allowed to put toxic chemicals and preservatives into our food. I guess I am glad that I am starting a new job that will (hopefully) give me some physical exercise, as I will be working outside.
I am not sure what the point of this post was, but these thoughts have been on my mind lately. I am trying not to be negative because everyone else around me is already negative. I realize that trust in God is important and that no matter what, He will provide.
