There’s no life without death. They both work together has a natural life cycle. Death on its own is a primal fear in every human. It is inevitable which is however unavoidable. We as humans must all face it though it’s difficult to accept. In the same vein, Living forever (immortality) is an intriguing idea yet a controversial one. From ancient times, the idea of immortality has left people all over the world in deep thought. More ever, is it something we want? Or if it is possible for us could be immortal, would anyone want that? Well, in my view, if given such a choice of living forever, I’d honorably pass without saying many words. I wouldn’t want that to happen. It wholly depends on what one defines as being immortal (living forever). If it means to live forever until I decide to die then that’s a YES.
On the other note, if it entails I can never die even when the universe comes to an end or new generations are made then I’m afraid I’d say a big NO! After all that could get horrible as an immortal soul. Living forever actually has attractive pros that could allure anyone such as eternal youthfulness or good health, having endless time to pursue knowledge, skills, and experiences, and, a higher chance of witnessing the evolution of cultures and the development of deep relationships with people over the millennia. Ultimately, while the allure of immortality is strong and enticing, the cons and potential consequences make it complex and a deeply philosophical proposition.
Nevertheless, as earlier stated if living forever was made possible, I wouldn’t love to live such a life. I’d rather die and leave this bittersweet world and follow my ancestors.
The boredom that comes with immortality cannot be over-emphasized; it will be so boring which could lead to a frustrating and depressed life. With unlimited time, I may run out of new adventures, hobbies, and experiences.
As a more introverted being, I love to go on solo trips, try out new delicacies both local and international dishes, loves my me time so much as well as have fun with a few friends and family. With the repetition of all this, I may start to lose interest.
Although I love being alone, immortality may sound quite nice but it will bring more loneliness especially as I watch my friends and family all go to be seen no more. I could never get attached to anyone else even in the new generations that are yet to be formed, Imadeke was emotionally isolated that the thoughts of death would keep popping up in my mind At this point depression set in which I wouldn’t endure, to find eternal peace I’d rather be mortal to end all suffering and go enjoy the afterlife with my friends and family. More so, living forever would make me procrastinate a lot, it would make me lazy as I accomplish nothing.
Due to the unlimited time, there’ll be no sense of urgency or rush in my life. Memory limits occur where I may probably forget less relevant things and forget a greater amount of memories I shared in my past life.
In synopsis, as fabulous as living forever may sound it scares the shit out of me. Would I be able to live and see as the universe becomes a new one?
Or what would I become without the fear of consequences? I rather pass and be mortal. As Mary Chapin Carpenter Once said “ There another home somewhere, there another glimpse of the sky…There’s another way to lean into the wind, unafraid. There’s another life out there “. I’m unafraid of mortality, I’m ready to face it as there’s more joy in the afterlife rather than living forever. However, it is very crucial to weigh the potential benefits and drawbacks carefully because Immortality (living forever) may require major changes in our understanding of life and death and it would have far-reaching consequences for our society and the world at large.
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