Blog 2

 What are we really afraid of? 

September 19, 2023

    Everyone is afraid of something, whether it's heights, spiders, or loneliness. But one thing we are all afraid of is death. Something that can occur to us anywhere, anytime, with anyone; you're never safe. Most of us, live under the misconception that we will live until we are old and gray and can barely walk, but the truth is you can just be crossing a street and end up dead. Many people do not constantly think about this idea however it is always gonna be floating in the back of your head. 

    Why does the motto YOLO exist? It is not just to say you only live once, it's to express one's feelings about life and the actions they take. We often use this phrase as we do not know what will happen the next day and as a society, we are too scared we will regret not doing what we truly wanted. In my personal life, since I have gotten sick and my health has been deteriorating, I personally have also taken a part in using the motto YOLO to live my life. I am constantly scared of the worst happening to me, so I try to participate in and do as much as I can like going out with friends, attending concerts, getting a car, and spending as much time as I can with my family. 

    Though all of us may not accept it death is something that is a common fear of all society. That is the reason we take certain actions without realizing such as putting a belt on, looking before we cross, making sure whatever we eat is safe, etc. Everyone is constantly trying to move away from death as there is a real possibility it might occur to you in the next 5 minutes. No one can stop death which is why we remain so afraid of it.