ATTENTION AFTER DEATH
Of recent, I began to think about how people who lost their lives get more attention than when they were alive. Everybody is posting them, talking about how good they have been and how they have made their lives colourful.
Yes, it’s a common sentiment that sometimes people are more appreciated or celebrated after they’ve passed away, rather than during their lifetime. This can happen for various reasons, such as not realizing someone’s impact until they’re gone or simply not taking the time to express appreciation while they’re still here.
The phrase "give them their flowers while they can still smell them" encourages acknowledging and appreciating people when they’re alive to truly benefit from the recognition and gratitude.
There are certain set of people who now feel that all of that should have been done earlier and how all the gestures done after death is not necessary.
I think I have a different opinion. I’m of the opinion that we do not know when anybody will die and again, it is not possible to be posting everybody on my status or talk about them everyday. The truth remains that everybody is out for themselves, even people that claim to love you.
Life is so uncertain and it is only folks who have Jesus that seem to have a level of certainty (You don’t have to agree with me).
Personally, I feel that all of the gestures done after death is necessary and should not be discarded. That’s the best we can do after death happens. That’s the respect a lot of people can offer including myself. Life happens and it can happen to anybody.
More importantly, there is no hope or a level of certainty to anyone who have decided to journey this world without Jesus. Where we will be after we leave here is what matters the most.
The reaction to attention after death largely depends on the beliefs and perspectives of individuals before they pass away. Some people may not have given much thought to their legacy or the impact they've had, so posthumous attention might be surprising or even irrelevant to them. Others may have actively sought to leave a lasting impact, in which case attention after death could be seen as fulfilling their goals.
In general, since the deceased person is no longer able to directly experience or interact with the attention they receive, their reaction is speculative and often based on how they viewed their life's purpose and legacy.
As much as you can, be good and kind to everyone, even our enemies, people we do not like and people that do not like us. Let’s pursue peace at all cost because if death comes knocking, that’s the end! It’s going to be 6 feet below the ground.
