Facing Mortality: A Human's Guide to Dying The Right Way

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Facing Mortality: A Human's Guide to Dying The Right Way

If you truly knew that you were going to die, if you had a real understanding of your own mortality, it would change the way you think about everything. It would give you a sense of urgency, a motivation to make the most of every moment that you have. You would stop taking your time for granted and start living your life to the fullest every second of everyday you had left.

The problem with our perception of death is that we think we have time. Lots and lots of time. We have plans, dreams, and aspirations that we've been putting off for years, thinking that we'll get to them eventually. We tell ourselves that we'll start that book tomorrow, that we'll travel the world when we retire, that we'll start that company once we have enough time and money. But the reality is, we don't know how much time we have left.

We don't have all the time in the world; we actually have a very limited amount of time. The average human lifespan is around 78 years. That may sound like a long time to some of you, but in the grand scheme of things, it's just a period at the end of a sentence in a library filled with books. Think about how long the planet has been around, how many people have lived and died that you know. Suddenly, 78 years doesn't seem like much at all.

So what can we do? How can we face our mortality and live a happy, fulfilling life in the time that we have? The answer is simple: do as much as you can while you can. Don't put off the things that you know you want to do. Don't wait until it's too late to chase your dreams and make your mark on the world.

That hit book you've been thinking about writing? Start writing it today. That company you've been thinking about starting? Start working on it today. That trip you've been thinking about taking? Start planning it today. That broken relationship you've been thinking about mending? Call that person today and fix it. Whatever it is that you've been putting off, whatever it is that you know you want to do, start doing it today.

As I watch my parents grow older, I can't help but wonder how many more years we have left together, with?my dad 77 and mom 70. Health-wise, they're doing okay, but nothing is guaranteed in life. That's why I make every effort to be there with them for every birthday and holiday that I can, even if it means traveling great distances. I don't want to miss a single moment, because one day, that opportunity will be gone forever.

It's important to me that my parents know how much they mean to me and that we have no unresolved issues or regrets between us. I want them to leave this world with a heart full of love and happiness, knowing that they were loved and cherished every single day.

In fact, I often think about the importance of creating new memories and experiences with loved ones while we still can. It's one of the reasons why I believe it's so important to have a child while our parents are still around to enjoy their grandchild's company. I know from my own childhood how special it was to have my grandparents around, and I want my future child to have those same cherished memories.

I know preparing for death can be a daunting task, but it's essential to ensure that our loved ones aren't left with a total mess to deal with after we're gone. So, my advice on the best way to prepare for death is to go out in style! Yes, that's right, prepare with class, flair, and a bit of twisted humor. Get your affairs in order, write those heartfelt letters to your loved ones, plan your own funeral with your favorite playlist and a neon pink casket, and don't forget to make sure your passwords are in order so your insta account doesn't outlive you. The point is, don't be afraid to approach this heavy task with a bit of lighthearted humor and authenticity. This is your final act, so definitely make it one to remember!

The top 10 things you need to get in order before you kick the bucket:

1. A will: So your assets don't go to some random 4th cousin you never met.
2. A trust: Because you can't trust your family and friends to manage their own finances.
3. Advance healthcare directive: Because who doesn't love planning out their own medical decisions in excruciating detail?
4. Power of attorney: In case you want someone else to make all your important decisions for you.
5. Beneficiary designations: Because, let's face it, you don't want your ex-spouse getting any of your hard-earned funds, unless they were nice.
6. Prepaid funeral or cremation arrangements: Because dying isn't expensive enough already.
7. Digital estate plan: Because your online presence is just as important as your physical one. That's one way to live forever!
8. Password manager: To make it easier for your loved ones to access your accounts and make sure they're not locked out of your Raya account.
9. Letters to loved ones: In case you want to leave behind some final words of wisdom, or a detailed explanation of why your half brothers never made it onto your beneficiary list.
10. Final arrangements: So everyone knows whether you want to be buried in a giant breakfast burrito or cremated and spread across the ocean in St Barths during the Christmas/New Year season for that one last hoorah.

Fix your broken situations before it's too late. I've seen too many people I know die without having closure with the people they love. My own biological father was one of them when he went into the hospital, knowing he was going to die. I've tried for most of my life to reach out to him, but for whatever reasons he had, he just blew me off and didn't repair things with us in the last moments he had left on this earth. That hurts so deep after a lifetime of disappointments. So many friends I know have broken relationships with family members and friends that pass, and I can see the pain in their eyes that they didn't get to make peace and have closure with them. DON’T BE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE!

I'm not done with this article but who knows how long I have left, so I'm following my own advice and publishing it NOW...Jamsion

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