DEATH DEMYSTIFIED.

We live in a society where talking and thinking  about death is quite absurd or is a  taboo.This  may be  because of the darkness,the fear and the emotional pain that  death carries.We have heard the phrase ''OH death where is thy sting.''Its hard to understand death as humans since its only God knows the secret of death.This is  because he  is the author of both life and death. Personally, I have lost very  close family members and my experience was painful and frightening.But now I know better. Death is as old as life.Its is a punishment man was given after sinning in the garden of Eden. Initially, man was supposed to live forever but when he sinned,there was a death penalty sentenced to him by God.
Existential theory in psychology, by VICTOR FRANKL(b1905), talks about death in a very truthful way.According to this theory ,awareness of death as a basic human condition gives significance to living.This means that  you cannot  talk about living and ignore the reality of death.If we defend ourselves against the reality of death,then life looses its meaning.We need to realize that we are mortal  and know that we do not have until eternity to complete and achieve our goals and visions. Therefore,we should understand that each day really counts.Being aware that death is part of our lives should give us the motivation for life and enhance our creativity as well.We should realize that death and life are interdependent and though physical death affects us negatively at some point,the idea of death saves us according to yalom(1980)
The idea of death should  transform us from a stagnant life to a mode of living that is more productive and authentic.The fact that we are alive is a reason enough to thank God since life is but a gift from God.Those who fear death  also fear life.Its like they say ,''I fear death because I have never lived''If you are truly living your life doing the best to become who you were created to be, you will not be obsessed with the thought of death.
Death is sad, but its is a greater  tragedy to die with all your gifts, talents and potential unused since they will never help you in the grave  or the society at large.
If you are a true  follower of Christ, you know well that he died on the cross  and rose again .When you die in him, you shall rise again and  live eternal life of joy and happiness.