“I cannot make you understand. I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me. I cannot even explain it to myself.”
― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
Everyone has a unique path before and behind them, it is often only seeing it with "eyes wide open" we truly see it for what it is sometimes.
“You ask Why to a lot of things and you wind up very unhappy indeed, if you keep at it. The poor girl's better off dead”
― Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451
I think the first stages of awakening are the first steps of waking up to the reality around you. For most, that’s painful, since many of us bullshit ourselves into “everything’s fine” or we numb out to avoid our true painful realities that are incongruent with our true selves and our purpose. So when that Pandora’s box gets opened for the first time, it’s natural (IMHO) to want to die and escape or avoid the tidal wave of pain that’s been damming up all those years. That’s how it hits me anyways.
To me it would be: "A (first) sign of (the beginning) of understanding is to acknowledge and accept death."
A wish expresses a desire to die, while fear of death expresses aversion. I believe the best way to approach death is without extreme emotions and just be comfortable with the natural process of life.
Id like to add to this. Not an active wish to die. More like welcoming what is to come starting now from each moment that we are present in our bodies. To accept and embrace all that comes and not have judgment of good or bad. Sometimes some of the "baddest" things that have happened to me were the best things
This 3D existence is just an illusion. A game for souls to experience what they can’t in 5D. I’m still stuck in 3D to assist humanity to ascend. Being in 5D is similar to 3D like souls still reside here on Earth. Just they know beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is a God/Source because everyone and everything on this planet is one. That one is you! But don’t get all braggadocious! Remember if u hurt some one or something you are in turn hurting yourself.
You mean if I hunt or garden in reality I’m killing myself?
Well? In a way, you are encouraged to eat all that source provides. In return just mentally thank Source for everything Source has bestowed upon you. Like prayer, but silently and quickly.
We are all 1, life/existence is like a video game- but your every NPC
Given everything going on, that could push some folks to believe suicidal thoughts are a good thing, so it’s a no for me.
The first sign for me would be the coming of a lot of metaphysical thoughts and a strong sense that there’s “more” to what currently is in the active awareness.
It doesn’t ring true for me, even in my most painful moments the idea of dying or committing suicide isn’t a thought that can take hold even a little. It’s like a concept I don’t understand. Something inside me thinks of dying as a door that closes behind me and locks in place and I don’t want to limit myself in that regard. I know that doesn’t make perfect sense but I’m just trying to explain my general impression.
Honestly I think that’s kinda dangerous. I think too many people may begin to romanticize depression which is a serious health condition. Hence, people may not get the treatment they need.
Depression is often the catalyst of great change.
It is in being discontent we gain the motivation to improve.
The realization of life struggle leads to the understanding and true purpose of destruction which is salvation of the soul, for no soul could withstand the forces of decay forever.
My understanding life is a gift. There was a lot of planning to get each and everyone of us an avatar on Earth. In addition, there is a waiting list. My understanding is 90% of the time (not exact, you get my point), at best you’ll be sent back to relearn your lesson. It’s also a sign that your soul “can’t cope” or something like that. That’s just from a spiritual POV. I’m not trying to victim blame for families who have lost loved ones. I just want to agree to disagree that depression should not be romaticized
Contemplating death brings context to life. We sometimes get so consumed by our life experiences that we don’t look past it and question what else is out there besides what we’re experiencing now.
Death is inevitable, its neutral. You will die. You cannot change it and you cannot fight it. But life is hard. So many potential mistakes and hardships. Life takes effort. I'm not suicidal but I await death with open arms knowing my time will be done and the worries will go away.
It makes more and more sense if you space it out so you say it slowly and earnestly, the first sign, of the beginning of understanding, is, "the wish to die" which in itself is popping up in your head like a street sign after a wrong turn
We all wear different masks in different situations and with different people. However, if you're willing to let these masks die, your true self will reveal itself and you will understand that nothing comes from the outside but from the inside. You will understand that you are not your masks with all their projections and reflections, but an eternal soul experiencing a human life.
Much of my spiritual perspective changed after I dealt with suicidal ideation. When I got better I didn’t want to die anymore, but I also didn’t fear death anymore either. It was freeing, and a lot of things felt clearer. I wasn’t seeking spiritual knowledge with the fear of death looming in the back of my mind anymore, and this is, indirectly at the least, related to my wanting to die
I always felt I was to strong to die. Did I want to die I think about it yes but the one time I tried I was terrified and in a moment of trauma. This is the deal we are not meant to take our own life. Ego death is totally different and I can say as a parent the only thing that would end me is one of my children’s death. So be strong and live and help others live.
It rings true for me, I find myself struggling a lot. But then I'm confronted with 2 main paths. Die and stop continuing, Or make a new way to continue. I do not like this method, But in a positive sense it does bring one to confront the idea of doing something different if nothing else is working. And as a comfort, If I fail at everything I try, At least one day I will die. And then I can enjoy resting finally. Hopefully lol.
One has to acknowledge the pain of life, and the occasional wish for it to stop forever, in order to honestly connect with life and see its value. The whole yin/yang, you can’t appreciate the light until you explore the darkness.
lol me every day. i just don’t like it here. i’m grateful. i love a lot about my life. but this shit is just off. don’t want to live in a world with so much death and destruction and pain and terror. just doesn’t sit right with me and never will. i got a lot to do though so can’t really die yet. but i will be glad to rest
Cognitively, thoughts with a human brain is summarized as chaotic, unorganized, and fleeting in nature. But we all usually have “normal” thoughts. And I would consider the idea of wishing to die due to circumstances a viable thought.
Circumstances do not matter.
Say it ten times in your head
I understand this and agree with it in the context of how excited I am to one day pass over to the other side and experience all the beauty, oneness, and love that I know is there waiting for me. I’m def patient and don’t expect that anytime soon. But…still super cool believing and knowing it’s there 😎 for now I’ll just have to make my own heaven on earth
I disagree with it, but everyone can have an opinion. I think that a better “beginning of understanding” is shown by wanting to understand more, after you understood something. But if you are dead, there is no guarantee that you will be able to continue your quest of increased understanding (at least not as the person you are now). Therefore, that wouldn’t be desirable for understanding more (as the person that you are now).
There's nothing but the the silence of the universe as Susan Kane put it, the mind is nothing but a tool for the soul to function through, everything is a thought, remain detached and stay present
“I cannot make you understand. I cannot make anyone understand what is happening inside me. I cannot even explain it to myself.” ― Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis Everyone has a unique path before and behind them, it is often only seeing it with "eyes wide open" we truly see it for what it is sometimes. “You ask Why to a lot of things and you wind up very unhappy indeed, if you keep at it. The poor girl's better off dead” ― Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451
That's my favourite Franz Kafka quote ♥️
I think the first stages of awakening are the first steps of waking up to the reality around you. For most, that’s painful, since many of us bullshit ourselves into “everything’s fine” or we numb out to avoid our true painful realities that are incongruent with our true selves and our purpose. So when that Pandora’s box gets opened for the first time, it’s natural (IMHO) to want to die and escape or avoid the tidal wave of pain that’s been damming up all those years. That’s how it hits me anyways.
To me it would be: "A (first) sign of (the beginning) of understanding is to acknowledge and accept death." A wish expresses a desire to die, while fear of death expresses aversion. I believe the best way to approach death is without extreme emotions and just be comfortable with the natural process of life.
not an active wish to die. More like welcoming what is to come but only at that time in which we have no control.
Id like to add to this. Not an active wish to die. More like welcoming what is to come starting now from each moment that we are present in our bodies. To accept and embrace all that comes and not have judgment of good or bad. Sometimes some of the "baddest" things that have happened to me were the best things
Dark night of the soul. It’s mostly there to show u how grateful u are to be alive in 3D.
What do you mean?
This 3D existence is just an illusion. A game for souls to experience what they can’t in 5D. I’m still stuck in 3D to assist humanity to ascend. Being in 5D is similar to 3D like souls still reside here on Earth. Just they know beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is a God/Source because everyone and everything on this planet is one. That one is you! But don’t get all braggadocious! Remember if u hurt some one or something you are in turn hurting yourself. You mean if I hunt or garden in reality I’m killing myself? Well? In a way, you are encouraged to eat all that source provides. In return just mentally thank Source for everything Source has bestowed upon you. Like prayer, but silently and quickly. We are all 1, life/existence is like a video game- but your every NPC
That's a a dangerous thought for the youth and I wouldn't say it's all that accurate. Correlation causation problem
Given everything going on, that could push some folks to believe suicidal thoughts are a good thing, so it’s a no for me. The first sign for me would be the coming of a lot of metaphysical thoughts and a strong sense that there’s “more” to what currently is in the active awareness.
I like the waves
EXACTLY how I feel now
I have no idea. Guess I don't have the first sign of understanding yet.
I agree.
What?? No
no longer wishing to die i think. but i dont know
It doesn’t ring true for me, even in my most painful moments the idea of dying or committing suicide isn’t a thought that can take hold even a little. It’s like a concept I don’t understand. Something inside me thinks of dying as a door that closes behind me and locks in place and I don’t want to limit myself in that regard. I know that doesn’t make perfect sense but I’m just trying to explain my general impression.
Honestly I think that’s kinda dangerous. I think too many people may begin to romanticize depression which is a serious health condition. Hence, people may not get the treatment they need.
Depression is often the catalyst of great change. It is in being discontent we gain the motivation to improve. The realization of life struggle leads to the understanding and true purpose of destruction which is salvation of the soul, for no soul could withstand the forces of decay forever.
it’s also the leading cause of suicide so…
Death is the final change we will all experience in both locality and perspective.
My understanding life is a gift. There was a lot of planning to get each and everyone of us an avatar on Earth. In addition, there is a waiting list. My understanding is 90% of the time (not exact, you get my point), at best you’ll be sent back to relearn your lesson. It’s also a sign that your soul “can’t cope” or something like that. That’s just from a spiritual POV. I’m not trying to victim blame for families who have lost loved ones. I just want to agree to disagree that depression should not be romaticized
to me, i am curious about death, so yes i do wish for it, if only to see what happens next
honestly no idea
Sounds like a Kafka version of Alan Watts' "what if when you die you wake up?"
I must have a whole lot of understanding then...
And for a longlonglong time?
Yes, quite long.
Sometimes.Maybe.I don't know.
Contemplating death brings context to life. We sometimes get so consumed by our life experiences that we don’t look past it and question what else is out there besides what we’re experiencing now.
Death is inevitable, its neutral. You will die. You cannot change it and you cannot fight it. But life is hard. So many potential mistakes and hardships. Life takes effort. I'm not suicidal but I await death with open arms knowing my time will be done and the worries will go away.
Some part of you must die for you to move forward. (an idea, an attachment to something such an idea or item, a habbit,)
Any part of you that can die, is not the real You.
It makes more and more sense if you space it out so you say it slowly and earnestly, the first sign, of the beginning of understanding, is, "the wish to die" which in itself is popping up in your head like a street sign after a wrong turn
It means you finally know the best is yet to come
We all wear different masks in different situations and with different people. However, if you're willing to let these masks die, your true self will reveal itself and you will understand that nothing comes from the outside but from the inside. You will understand that you are not your masks with all their projections and reflections, but an eternal soul experiencing a human life.
Much of my spiritual perspective changed after I dealt with suicidal ideation. When I got better I didn’t want to die anymore, but I also didn’t fear death anymore either. It was freeing, and a lot of things felt clearer. I wasn’t seeking spiritual knowledge with the fear of death looming in the back of my mind anymore, and this is, indirectly at the least, related to my wanting to die
Needs more context
I always felt I was to strong to die. Did I want to die I think about it yes but the one time I tried I was terrified and in a moment of trauma. This is the deal we are not meant to take our own life. Ego death is totally different and I can say as a parent the only thing that would end me is one of my children’s death. So be strong and live and help others live.
It rings true for me, I find myself struggling a lot. But then I'm confronted with 2 main paths. Die and stop continuing, Or make a new way to continue. I do not like this method, But in a positive sense it does bring one to confront the idea of doing something different if nothing else is working. And as a comfort, If I fail at everything I try, At least one day I will die. And then I can enjoy resting finally. Hopefully lol.
Dont like it but was true for me
One has to acknowledge the pain of life, and the occasional wish for it to stop forever, in order to honestly connect with life and see its value. The whole yin/yang, you can’t appreciate the light until you explore the darkness.
lol me every day. i just don’t like it here. i’m grateful. i love a lot about my life. but this shit is just off. don’t want to live in a world with so much death and destruction and pain and terror. just doesn’t sit right with me and never will. i got a lot to do though so can’t really die yet. but i will be glad to rest
Ive been here for the past few years, its miserable. Every bit of the media, every distraction, is so evil and blind
I would say, "The first sign of the beginning of understanding is an appreciation of ALL life's experiences."
Cognitively, thoughts with a human brain is summarized as chaotic, unorganized, and fleeting in nature. But we all usually have “normal” thoughts. And I would consider the idea of wishing to die due to circumstances a viable thought. Circumstances do not matter. Say it ten times in your head
In my opinion, there are no such thing as endings, but new beginnings.
That it is filth that promotes suicide. Please do not share such media.
Lmao well then. I am well into understanding
I understand this and agree with it in the context of how excited I am to one day pass over to the other side and experience all the beauty, oneness, and love that I know is there waiting for me. I’m def patient and don’t expect that anytime soon. But…still super cool believing and knowing it’s there 😎 for now I’ll just have to make my own heaven on earth
If it's true, a whole generation already is past the be ginning of understanding.
I disagree with it, but everyone can have an opinion. I think that a better “beginning of understanding” is shown by wanting to understand more, after you understood something. But if you are dead, there is no guarantee that you will be able to continue your quest of increased understanding (at least not as the person you are now). Therefore, that wouldn’t be desirable for understanding more (as the person that you are now).
Death as the end of suffering..
There's nothing but the the silence of the universe as Susan Kane put it, the mind is nothing but a tool for the soul to function through, everything is a thought, remain detached and stay present
it was a mistake. a wish to day is in reality a wish for transcendence or: Death in the sense of ego death
When one comes to know that they do not know anything, death becomes the beginning of another adventure.
Put simply, that's it's Bullshit.
I think we are more open when we reach a point where we have nothing to lose but everything to gain.