Why you should deal with death

And why repression is the worst solution

My former boss and I crossed a big bridge near Munich in 2012. He told me the following story.

One day he had an environmental education tour with a primary school class. From the top of the bridge, you have an excellent view of the straightened Isar Canal and the wild Isar, which winds freely. He asked the children: “Look down! What is the difference between the left and the right river? All the children look from the high bridge until one of them says: “Below on the left side of the river there is a human being! But he doesn’t move at all. I think he’s dead!”
We came up with this story because my grandmother passed away at this time. It was a strange feeling to lose an essential person for the first time in my life. My boss said to me, “You better deal with death early. Otherwise, it will occupy you too long in your life! The earlier, the better. It is good if you learn to deal with it!”
We can plan what we want, and many things are uncertain.

Preparing mentally for a loss beforehand brings more than falling into a deep depression later. We cannot change the course of time, but we can change the way we look at it. In other countries, death is a big celebration! Instead of making it a taboo subject, we should talk openly about it.

For many people, the idea of their own death is not a big problem. Preferably, they are afraid that a close family member, partner or good friend would die. Imagine what it would be like if a loved one would leave you. Surely it is a sad thought for you, and you will find it hard to bear. However, it is better to become familiar with the thought at an early stage than to be struck by a stroke of fate. As soon as the idea of losing a loved one has become more bearable for you and you can face reality, seek a conversation with that person. Ask them if it is okay for them to talk to you about death. Tell…

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