It is said that the root of all our fears is the fear of death. No one wants to die as death is a complete mystery to us. We don’t know what will happen to us after death. Moreover, death strips us from all our possessions and the identity which we value so much in this life. However, there are things that we should be more concerned about than death itself. Here are five things you should be scared of instead of death:
1. Bad Karma
Karma is sticky. It stays with you until you face it. Whatever you do to others will come back to you sooner or later. Bad karma can haunt you in ways that disrupt your peace and happiness. Therefore, avoid creating trouble for yourself by engaging in harmful actions or thoughts. Live a life of integrity and compassion to ensure that your actions generate positive karma that supports your well-being.
2. Wasting Life
Human life is a golden opportunity to grow and realize your inner nature. If you live rightly, your death will also be easy because the moment of death represents the life you have lived. Death cannot be different from the essence of your life. Therefore, live a meaningful life to grow inwardly and deserve a peaceful and fulfilling end. Avoid wasting your life on trivial pursuits and instead focus on personal growth, spiritual development, and helping others.
3. Hurting Someone
Never hurt someone because it doesn’t help anybody. The other person feels bad, and you also create bad karma. If your intention is to help, it's a different matter. For example, many times parents scold their children for their mistakes. The child feels bad, but it is for their good. Here, as a responsible parent, one needs to educate the child, and scolding is perfectly fine. The criteria is to never hurt someone out of personal vendetta like anger, jealousy, greed, or revenge. Be kind and nice to everybody.
4. Cheating Someone
In life, you can cheat only one person: yourself. While it may seem like you can cheat others and get away with it, the law of karma and divine justice is not so weak. Karma catches up with you, and you have to eventually pay the price for your bad actions. When you cheat someone, you fall in your own eyes, creating low vibrations around you. You choose to walk a wrong path and may not realize where it will take you. Honesty and integrity are essential to living a life of peace and self-respect.
5. Falling Down in Your Own Eyes
Never do anything that makes you feel guilty or low in your own eyes. It's better to live a harsh but honest life than to commit actions that hurt your soul or self-esteem. Always make sure that you can have a peaceful sleep. If you are in doubt about a situation, wondering what is right or wrong, remember God, your mother, or your children, and visualize whether they would be happy seeing you commit the act. You will immediately know the right answer.
The fear of death is natural, but there are other aspects of life that deserve greater concern. Bad karma, wasting life, hurting someone, cheating, and falling down in your own eyes are fears that can have a profound impact on your life. By focusing on living with integrity, compassion, and purpose, you can lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life, overcoming the fear of death with the courage to live rightly.
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