- Obi Wan Stevobi
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Posted by: SHAOLINMONKEY 93
Posted by: Obi Wan Stevobi
I was glad he was no longer in pain, but it was a weird feeling to see my dad's body, but it not being him anymore.
I could only imagine how that would feel.
It's something incredibly fascinating to me. Everything we are, everything we've ever known and experienced ceases to exist the moment our brain meets its expiration date. Our bodies are merely vessels.
Sorry for your loss.
This was years ago now, so no need for condolences.
But yes, it is indeed a perspective changer. It forces you to deal with mortality whether you wanted to or not. It did alter my fundamental beliefs a bit, and along with the birth of my son, it shapes my life going into the future. Seeing the generation before you go, and knowing you are next, puts a bit of pressure on a person to get to work on preserving legacy and making sure you give the next generation a better head start and better life than you did, just like my dad did for me.