@VanessaSills Thanks for your concern. I try to respect the religious beliefs of others when it comes to this, I really do. However, when they start attempting to impose their beliefs on me in order to make themselves feel better, I begin to take offense. It does nothing but cause me more pain.
I felt much better after hearing your quote. i lost my grandfather at 2009, and up until now i didn't realize exactly how much i missed him. but thanks to your quote, i think i know what to do. thank you. the bible religiously is a load of bullshit. but occasionally cherry pick them, and you can find really beautiful lines that warms you up. I say that, suprisingly, without any sarcasm.
My own losses inform me how banal virtually any comment must be. It seems this most universal of human experiences aught have at least the comfort of commonality. Yet there is no comfort. Whatever our beliefs we understand innately that any person who is missing removes the part of our lives we share with them. I grieved the loss of those who simply moved; that part of my life is gone. All those who die become our fading memories, lingering regrets, wishes.
Hey, I just now found this video (goddamn new subscription box), and I feel very touched. I remember experiencing somewhat similar emotions when my grandmother died. I'm sure this must be a very difficult time for you, and my heart goes out to you.
What courage you have to be so honest in such a public forum.I have no idea if it will help but when I think of those who I have lost and the fact that I will not see them ever again, I take comfort in the fact that they do live on in a way. They live on in my memory and in the memories of those who cared for them. They also live on in those people whose lives were improved by knowing them, mine included. I honor them by trying to make my life helpful to others too. Good luck and stay strong.
Thank you for this video. I've been grieving my younger sister for over a year and still struggling. Indeed, it is hard to know you will never see loved ones again as they are in the realm of nonexistence. Best to you during this most difficult process.
I understand the issue you're dealing with in regards to your family suddenly reinterpreting their beliefs in order to account for their feelings about your grandmother. There are a LOT of emotions that get wrapped up in dealing with someone who's doing that.
The best I think I can say is that when it comes down to it, and they feel they have to choose between loving her and the consistency of their beliefs, they side with loving her. That's probably a noble thing in its own strange way.
I'm very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you.
For those of us who were believers and whose construction of death was informed by religious belief, it's extremely challenging to reconceive death in a way that's even remotely comforting. That can make the absence of a lost loved one even more present. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Grandmother's can play a very important role in our lives as mine did. Losing mine was like losing a parent.
I think you are correct that christians can have a much easier time dealing with death than nonbelievers. There are days when I wish I still had my beliefs. I'm not suggesting they were all good, but they did provide comfort when I needed it.
Please know that you are in my thoughts as well as many of your subscribers.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings, during such a difficult time... I appreciate the verse as well, it was very edifying... and sincere. My condolences, to you and your family... here if you need me.
I'm sorry for your loss. I've been thru a similar situation when my Grandma (my dad's mom as well) died of ALS. I was the only non-believer among a whole family of Catholics, and it wasn't easy being made to say rosaries and being asked to do a Bible reading at her funeral. I didn't say anything at all about my non-belief. I didn't want to cause the family any more strife than what was already happening.
@GuineaPigDan Thank you. The majority of Mom's side of the family is Catholic. But hey, I think I have a passage of scripture I wouldn't feel too awkward reading.
I like to think of death as Mark Twain did. Thus death is peace, perhaps even nothingness as compared to before. As for Christianity, how anyone could have any peace about anyone who dies at all, is far beyond me, since "few" will be saved, and God is a "hard man". It is only by fooling themselves into thinking that just believing is enough, have Christians made peace, but it must weigh on them at times that they can't "know" for sure, and their beloved one could be burning forever.
I like to think of death as Mark Twain did. Thus death is peace, perhaps even nothingness as compared to before. As for Christianity, how anyone could have any peace about anyone who dies at all, is far beyond me, since "few" will be saved, and God is a "hard man". It is only by fooling themselves into thinking that just believing is enough, have Christians made peace, but it must weigh on them at times that they can't "know" for sure, and their beloved one could be burning forever.
Worrying about your subs (new or old) is the last thing you need to be doing right now. Take care of your emotional needs and get yourself back in "order".
Your grandmother sounds like she was a great person.
and that passage you read was likely some of the best advice the bible ever produced.
These kinds of videos are the hardest to make. I think that everyone copes the best they know how and sometimes that way is irritating. I think of # 22 quite a lot. Nice reading at the end. Me and my buddy are going camping together because of a death. We realized we had to send more time together before death came down. Sorry for your loss.
This was a very powerful video and even though it was heartbreaking and hard to watch I relate so much as I lost two grandparents over the course of the last two years. My sympathies go out to you and your family.
I ditto and agree with Jake and Devin. I've had to deal with quite a few deaths of family and friends before, and I know how hard it can be. I hope you recover soon.
Thank you for sharing this with me VG, I had a feeling I wasn't alone, now I know
ThePhantomLion 3 months ago
@VanessaSills Thanks for your concern. I try to respect the religious beliefs of others when it comes to this, I really do. However, when they start attempting to impose their beliefs on me in order to make themselves feel better, I begin to take offense. It does nothing but cause me more pain.
violentlygraceful 11 months ago
A good quote, I wish you peace
oldcomic1 1 year ago
I felt much better after hearing your quote. i lost my grandfather at 2009, and up until now i didn't realize exactly how much i missed him. but thanks to your quote, i think i know what to do. thank you. the bible religiously is a load of bullshit. but occasionally cherry pick them, and you can find really beautiful lines that warms you up. I say that, suprisingly, without any sarcasm.
ImAnotherZang 1 year ago
@ImAnotherZang Thanks for your reply. I'm glad that it helped.
violentlygraceful 1 year ago
My own losses inform me how banal virtually any comment must be. It seems this most universal of human experiences aught have at least the comfort of commonality. Yet there is no comfort. Whatever our beliefs we understand innately that any person who is missing removes the part of our lives we share with them. I grieved the loss of those who simply moved; that part of my life is gone. All those who die become our fading memories, lingering regrets, wishes.
I commiserate and I thank you.
chilimaan 1 year ago 2
my heart goes out to you.
hardhick 1 year ago
Hey, I just now found this video (goddamn new subscription box), and I feel very touched. I remember experiencing somewhat similar emotions when my grandmother died. I'm sure this must be a very difficult time for you, and my heart goes out to you.
ryanmshepard92 1 year ago
Heart felt video. Thanks for sharing. It's tough.
Darw1n1st 1 year ago
What courage you have to be so honest in such a public forum.I have no idea if it will help but when I think of those who I have lost and the fact that I will not see them ever again, I take comfort in the fact that they do live on in a way. They live on in my memory and in the memories of those who cared for them. They also live on in those people whose lives were improved by knowing them, mine included. I honor them by trying to make my life helpful to others too. Good luck and stay strong.
NimbusDX 1 year ago
Thank you for this video. I've been grieving my younger sister for over a year and still struggling. Indeed, it is hard to know you will never see loved ones again as they are in the realm of nonexistence. Best to you during this most difficult process.
womanlybassplayer 1 year ago
@womanlybassplayer Thank you very much for your concern. I appreciate it. I wish the best for you as well.
violentlygraceful 1 year ago
Thanks for this video. If I knew the right thing to say, I'd put it here.
OCaoimhghin 1 year ago
I understand the issue you're dealing with in regards to your family suddenly reinterpreting their beliefs in order to account for their feelings about your grandmother. There are a LOT of emotions that get wrapped up in dealing with someone who's doing that.
The best I think I can say is that when it comes down to it, and they feel they have to choose between loving her and the consistency of their beliefs, they side with loving her. That's probably a noble thing in its own strange way.
Cadfan17 1 year ago
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Manyhigh 1 year ago
subbed... Take it easy man... :(
restlesspride666 1 year ago
I'm very sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you.
For those of us who were believers and whose construction of death was informed by religious belief, it's extremely challenging to reconceive death in a way that's even remotely comforting. That can make the absence of a lost loved one even more present. My thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
ProfMTH 1 year ago
I'm very sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Grandmother's can play a very important role in our lives as mine did. Losing mine was like losing a parent.
I think you are correct that christians can have a much easier time dealing with death than nonbelievers. There are days when I wish I still had my beliefs. I'm not suggesting they were all good, but they did provide comfort when I needed it.
Please know that you are in my thoughts as well as many of your subscribers.
Take care,
Steve
crazypills2 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing your thoughts and feelings, during such a difficult time... I appreciate the verse as well, it was very edifying... and sincere. My condolences, to you and your family... here if you need me.
melonade1972 1 year ago
I'm sorry for your loss. I've been thru a similar situation when my Grandma (my dad's mom as well) died of ALS. I was the only non-believer among a whole family of Catholics, and it wasn't easy being made to say rosaries and being asked to do a Bible reading at her funeral. I didn't say anything at all about my non-belief. I didn't want to cause the family any more strife than what was already happening.
GuineaPigDan 1 year ago
@GuineaPigDan Thank you. The majority of Mom's side of the family is Catholic. But hey, I think I have a passage of scripture I wouldn't feel too awkward reading.
violentlygraceful 1 year ago
My condolences. Truly to God we belong, and truly to Him shall we return.
tudungsenduk 1 year ago
So sorry for your loss. Don't worry about subs, we'll be here. Take your time.
FairCogent 1 year ago
I like to think of death as Mark Twain did. Thus death is peace, perhaps even nothingness as compared to before. As for Christianity, how anyone could have any peace about anyone who dies at all, is far beyond me, since "few" will be saved, and God is a "hard man". It is only by fooling themselves into thinking that just believing is enough, have Christians made peace, but it must weigh on them at times that they can't "know" for sure, and their beloved one could be burning forever.
IntelligentProbe 1 year ago
I like to think of death as Mark Twain did. Thus death is peace, perhaps even nothingness as compared to before. As for Christianity, how anyone could have any peace about anyone who dies at all, is far beyond me, since "few" will be saved, and God is a "hard man". It is only by fooling themselves into thinking that just believing is enough, have Christians made peace, but it must weigh on them at times that they can't "know" for sure, and their beloved one could be burning forever.
IntelligentProbe 1 year ago
My deepest sympathies for your loss, my friend.
Take all the time you need to mourn, but keep her in your heart. That is where true immortality really resides. Peace.
rtottenc 1 year ago
Worrying about your subs (new or old) is the last thing you need to be doing right now. Take care of your emotional needs and get yourself back in "order".
Your grandmother sounds like she was a great person.
and that passage you read was likely some of the best advice the bible ever produced.
tattooskin72 1 year ago
These kinds of videos are the hardest to make. I think that everyone copes the best they know how and sometimes that way is irritating. I think of # 22 quite a lot. Nice reading at the end. Me and my buddy are going camping together because of a death. We realized we had to send more time together before death came down. Sorry for your loss.
wayman29 1 year ago
I wish your grandmother hadn't died. Sorry you are sad but that's normal and OK. Thank you for sharing human to human. Glad you are back.
laurierevill 1 year ago
=(
MsPrincessCaroline 1 year ago
I'm so sorry for your loss. I wished to say more but that reading summed up my thoughts more eloquently than I could have achieved.
8WholeThing 1 year ago
I'm sorry for your loss. :(
wimsweden 1 year ago
I'm glad you're back. I'm sorry for your loss.
This was a very powerful video and even though it was heartbreaking and hard to watch I relate so much as I lost two grandparents over the course of the last two years. My sympathies go out to you and your family.
TheLaughingOut 1 year ago
:-(
IAmDonar 1 year ago
I ditto and agree with Jake and Devin. I've had to deal with quite a few deaths of family and friends before, and I know how hard it can be. I hope you recover soon.
Peace. ;)
jcrebel18 1 year ago
((((cyber-hug)))) I'm sorry that you lost someone, I'm glad that you live on.
Godlesspanther 1 year ago
Dude, you need a hug.
I am really sorry for your lost.
I honestly think you should take a break from youtube so you could recuperate from this.
thunderbolt94 1 year ago