THE HARSH REALITY
A cozy midnight, when silence ruled the night and the crickets' chirping pierced. Scrolling through my YouTube app, this video popped out of my feed— "Are you scared of dying?" At first, I felt a cold chill wash over my body. Death is one sensitive topic we all disregard, and I was one of those people. We're young, so death seems far away from us right?
But I ended up watching that 10-minute video. It was made in the form of an interview with three people who knew death was closer to them than ever. These individuals, not much older than I, were faced with the harsh reality of their own finite existence. At that moment, I wondered how I would feel if I were told I had no time left to live. I couldn't wrap my mind around the kind of emotions they must have felt— regrets, pain, and hurt. Death was right there in front of them; they could sense its presence. And the worst part was that they were young— people I thought would have more days to live, people just like me who believed death was far from our reach, people who had never thought about death, just like me.
But they were faced with such situations. They had to accept that fate for themselves. They were asked how they felt about life now. I sensed pain and hurt in their voices. They now took life as a blessing, not taking life for granted, regardless of how little time they had left. They were living in the moment, cherishing every second.
As I watched the video, I couldn't help but think about my own life. What if I were in their shoes? How would I react if I were told I had only a short time left to live? Would I be brave enough to face my mortality, or would I run away from it? The thought sent shivers down my spine. I had always thought of death as something that happened to other people, not to me. But watching that video made me realize that death is a reality we all must face eventually.
One of the individuals in the video, a young man, shared his story. He had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. At first, he was in denial, refusing to accept the reality of his situation. But as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks turned into months, he realized that he had to come to terms with his mortality.
One of the individuals in the video, a young man, shared his story. He had been diagnosed with terminal cancer. At first, he was in denial, refusing to accept the reality of his situation. But as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks turned into months, he realized that he had to come to terms with his mortality.
They spoke about the emotional rollercoaster they had been on – the fear, the anger, the sadness, and the acceptance. They talked about their challenges and how they had to re-evaluate their priorities, letting go of the things that no longer mattered, and focusing on the things that brought them joy and fulfillment.
As I listened, I couldn't help but think about my own priorities. What were the things that truly mattered to me? Was I living the life I wanted to live, or was I just going through the motions?
As I finished watching the video, I felt a mix of emotions. I was saddened by the thought of these individuals facing death, but I also felt a sense of gratitude and appreciation for life that I had never felt before. I realized that life is a gift, and it's up to us to make the most of it.
As I reflected on the video, I realized that their stories are a reminder to live in the present, to cherish every moment, and to make the most of the time we have.
As I reflected on the video, I realized that their stories are a reminder to live in the present, to cherish every moment, and to make the most of the time we have.
In the end, life is not granted to any of us indeed. It's a precious gift that we must cherish, honor, and make the most of.
NB: This article was inspired by a video titled 'Are You Scared of Dying?' by Cut
NB: This article was inspired by a video titled 'Are You Scared of Dying?' by Cut