We realize death and euthanasia are are grim-sounding title. But Spirit’s words today are uplifting and joyful, despite the subject.
Someone Berna and I know died recently. He’d been sick a long time, and was in terrible pain. Voluntary euthanasia is legal where he lived. He chose to end his life.
We have long been advocates for euthanasia. That’s alienated some of my family—and perhaps also some of our readers.
Spirit has talked about death, dying, and euthanasia many times over the years. Their words on those subjects have often been inspiring and uplifting—despite (or perhaps because of) our common human fear and dread of death.
Today’s post is a summary, in no particular order, of their thoughts and words about death, dying, and euthanasia.
Spirit
- Euthanasia, properly carried out, can be a blessing and relief to those souls suffering physical distress.
- Dying is the easiest thing you will ever do. After all, you’ve had lots of practice, as you’ve “died” many times in many lives.
- Death is an illusion—it doesn’t exist. What you call death is simply part of what we call eternal life.
- You are immortal, “dead” or “alive.”
- Every human death is a suicide. Why? Because, at some level of your awareness, you choose the time and manner of your death—whether by “accident,” by your own hand, or at the hands of another, sickness, etc.
- There is no right or wrong here, in how you choose to live or how you choose to die.
- You must allow all, including yourselves, to make that decision for themselves.
- Remember this: At death, your loved ones leave their bodies. They do not leave you. You never lose those you love.
Conclusion
Finally, we would like to leave you with these wise words on what death really is:
Death is a condition that we have brought upon ourselves so that we may pass into a greater condition with greater possibilities. ~ Life and Teaching of the Masters of the Far East.
Copyright © 2020 by John Cali and Berna Copray
Edited by Berna Copray
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We realize this subject of euthanasia, doctor-assisted suicide—or whatever you choose to call it—is highly controversial. You may have heard of Brittany Maynard. At 29, she had a brain tumor. She chose to end her life. That choice created much criticism of her, and also much support.
Please share your thoughts with us in the comments below.
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Andy
Great post John! I’ve always liked the saying “Death ends a life, not a relationship.”
John Cali
Thanks very much, Andy! I was thinking about you just the other day. I love that saying!
Steff
I’ve always thought it odd that we think euthanasia for our pets is compassionate … whereas allowing a person that same choice for themselves is judged improper !!!
John Cali
Good point, Steff. I feel the same way.
Helena
Thank you Spirit,John and Berna. Wonderful subject and explanation. Please do address the topic when pets/animals go through physical suffering and how we can be of better assistance to them. Thanks again for doing such great service for all of us!!
Love Light Appreciations
Helena
John Cali
You’re most welcome, Helena. Thank you for your suggestion for another post — we’ll put it on our schedule.
Love,
John & Berna
Linda Bumpas
Please talk about euthanizing pets. Most of us can’t tell what the animal would want.
John Cali
Thank you, Linda, for the excellent suggestion. We’ve talked about pets a lot over the years. But not about this particular subject. We’ll put it on our schedule.
George Ball
It’s important that assisted suicide be available to all who deserve it.
John Cali
I wholeheartedly agree, George.