Alan Watts - The Acceptance of Death // Life Lesson Motivational Inspirational Video

@brandonbrown7812 2 жыл бұрын

My mother died yesterday, after a long , hard, two year battle with ALS. If you know what that is you know it is a battle that cannot be won. She was my best friend. I am here for anyone that needs someone to talk to.

@PEZONES1 2 жыл бұрын

Sending you love ❤️

@brandonbrown7812 2 жыл бұрын

@@PEZONES1 thank you stranger❤️

@kelleymcfadden9675 2 жыл бұрын

Please allow me to share my best friend's story with you. This family knows where to turn in times of tragedy. Family Story Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day. My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening. That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are. Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you. His Story Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12) He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell. “For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price] “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8) Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b) Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour! “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) Your Story What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son. The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready? “...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c) ****************************** This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless! Tribute to Ethan Lakey kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e86flcaCv5y1kmw.html

@amandaschuller2051 Жыл бұрын

My mom died last Saturday from liver failure. She was my best friend. This pain is unbearable 😫

@latoyaclayton9809 Жыл бұрын

😔💔

@Alex-AJ1105 4 жыл бұрын

I’m not afraid of death because once I die, I’m dead. Nothing I can do or feel. It just happens. But losing someone is the hard part because we are left with the pain and sorrow of not being able to see them again or hear their voice or feel their touch. It’s hard. But we all must be strong for them because I bet whoever you may have lost will not want you to be always sad when you remember them. They want you to smile and laugh about the memories you shared. And will share once you see each other again. Because you WILL see them again.

@BerzerkerGatzu 5 жыл бұрын

Dealing with the ultimate truth, is always the hardest.

@copiquinn9578 2 жыл бұрын

♥️

@eurom5924 2 жыл бұрын

Well said

@TJ-kk5zf 2 жыл бұрын

no comma after truth

@rainajaidnowlan884 5 ай бұрын

I lost my papa two days ago and it broke me. He was the only one who understood me and always knew what to say. I know he is no longer in pain anymore but he had plans to live to see me and my little brother’s accomplishments in life. I know I have to use it as motivation and look at the bright side but he was the one I would always call when I was upset. I can’t make that call this time and it kills me. I will make him proud in life and do everything he wanted me to do. I love you Papa ❤.

@minnesotanice369 3 ай бұрын

don't give to you are him

@niy72 5 жыл бұрын

im not afraid of my death, im afraid of losing everybody I love. especially my parents.

@drewbrockbaker 3 жыл бұрын

Just lost my mother . In a strange way, it’s a great gift

@michaelmodaffari3624 3 жыл бұрын

Its not fun lol. I can say that much

@steveotatooed 3 жыл бұрын

Ive lost both and all I can say is life goes on

@HeinzizBaKeD 3 жыл бұрын

I'm afraid of leaving them behind, and also them leaving me behind.

@chiefkillemgood 3 жыл бұрын

@@drewbrockbaker how so? Im just curious.

@Whatsthedill_ENT 11 ай бұрын

My dad died today and mom passed away 12 years ago I'm 32 and have a younger brother and have to be stronger than ever but it hurts me to my core. To anyone going through loss, stay strong for you and your family and know you are not alone! We can't grow from it always being sunny we have to have some rain.

@user-hy7uy3my8p 6 ай бұрын

my sentiments dear starnge brother, they are shining in the dark sky, for sure, they are stars.

@vishnu4u16 6 ай бұрын

No one can fill your void.....just give yourself time.....sending you love ❤

@airllusion 5 жыл бұрын

After surviving cancer, I fear nothing. We all are that way. It's a great club to be a part of. My cancer was a blessing in many ways. It definitely puts this world into a microscope for you.

@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 3 ай бұрын

I hope you’re doing much better, it’d be nice to hear from you ?

@t0n3mapls43 6 жыл бұрын

I fear death... I don't fear the point of my death, I fear the unknown. The worst scenario for me is the fact that me and everyone I love will cease to exist... and eventually be forgotten. It is terrifying... oblivion, the it's so hard to comprehend... nothingness, the fact that it is unavoidable... I don't know why I can't stop feeling like this.

@coreycox2345 6 жыл бұрын

I had not thought of it that way, laertes104. You are correct.

@pedrogonzales9202 5 жыл бұрын

T0n3ma PLS I as well fear death. My writing to you this morning is not so much to enlighten you, but to be part of a discussion, for the very fear I have would otherwise reveal a phony. I’m working through this fear. My fear of death reveals my fear of life. But sometimes to remind me I take an old photo, one that is old enough that everyone in it is already dead. No doubt some of them were bothered by those same questions. It is only our thoughts that haunt us. What is actually alive doesn’t seem to mind. I know there is something beyond my thinking mind-you know- the awareness that you ARE. That bothersome thought seems to sit in that space for a while and then go and either be open or filled with another temporary thought. I’ve struggled so much with this because I’m such a brooding “thinker”. But it is dawning on me that THAT thinking mind simply does not itself have the capacity for comprehending life after death, for example. It bugs me terribly- the unknown- or rather it bugs my “mind” about the unknown. And yet as you point out it is absolutely the boss (inevitable). I’m in the last quarter of my life now and I still have not completely lept into the unknown- it’s like dreading that the sun will come up and face another day. My mind wants to have the security of knowing what it cannot know. There’s the conundrum. So I sit it’s this fear and stew. It’s unavoidable and inevitable and I admit that all my ruminating about the unknown has sacrificed true living.

@kenedysiskoy9117 Жыл бұрын

ME TOO. it’s going to eat me away, or that’s what it feels like sometimes

@slohmann1572 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been there too. I’m not entirely out of it. But there is a Way out of it.

@thunor3656 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not afraid of death but it's the seeing loved ones suffer that I can't stand

@markymark535 3 жыл бұрын

@@michellekostareloss7461 god bless you. I am going through that right now. My dad declined so fast. In 2 days he forgot me and my mom :/

@NatAnnSch 2 жыл бұрын

@@markymark535 I'm so sorry. That had to be excruciating.

@david25876 3 жыл бұрын

My son lost his life at 16. I’m not afraid of anything now. My heart is eternally broken.

@richardrojas2852 3 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry for your loss

@Lumithedolphin 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so sorry, we all know he's resting well.

@kelleymcfadden9675 2 жыл бұрын

Please allow me to share my best friend's story with you. This family knows where to turn in times of tragedy. Family Story Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day. My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening. That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are. Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you. His Story Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12) He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell. “For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price] “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8) Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b) Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour! “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) Your Story What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son. The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready? “...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c) ****************************** This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless! Tribute to Ethan Lakey kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e86flcaCv5y1kmw.html

@zandrokos Жыл бұрын

You will see him again. The end of our life as a human is not the end.

@anastasiastallcop8963 Жыл бұрын

No loss comparable to that of a child... I am so sorry for the never ending suffering you got through every day

@beautyandbrains1695 3 жыл бұрын

My Grandma died early this morning. I love her and while I am sad, I am also proud. She lived a long life and she is an amazing woman. I can't count how many times she has fought cancer and many illnesses. She is gone but not forgotten. One thing she would tell me is how amazing I was. She would brag about how I made good grades and was a good kid. I knew her days were numbered but I didn't know it would be today. At least I will make her proud and she died proud of me. I'm going to engineering school this fall and I will stay strong just for her because she was strong. Thank you Grandma for believing in me ❤

@ciarajordan1807 3 жыл бұрын

that’s amazing. may she rest in peace.

@bix.a.j.566 2 жыл бұрын

🕊🦋🌸🌝🌈❤️🦋🌸💝🕯🌈❤️🦋🌸💝💫🙏

@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 3 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry for your loss.

@belladonnavon8014 7 жыл бұрын

I feel that it is not death people fear, but being forgotten.

@gerardmccreesh934 7 жыл бұрын

Belladonna Von I think it was Mark Twain that said a man dies twice, once when he takes a last breath and secondly when his name is said for the last time. This is not a thing to fear. Think of it a different way, you have 100 years to influence people as much as you can, and they in turn influence others from your inertial influence, and from that in spreads until everyone in the world is affected by your influence on the world. We may die, bit our influence doesn't. So it doesn't make sense to fear being forgotten because it's impossible

@robmitchell801 7 жыл бұрын

Gerard, I'd like to see things your way. I think you are right. The religion I was steeped in didn't talk much about death unless one was at a funeral. Death seemed taboo. The older I get the more accepting I am of death being a part of life. Acceptance. Nobody gets to live forever in the human body/machine.....thank goodness. I don't think I'd like that at all. Perhaps we don't die? Perhaps we become a part of the universe once again. Our consciousness? Does it matter what happens to that? It's probably like existence before birth whatever that is.

@more12312 7 жыл бұрын

you are now a part of the universe , always.

@pvtrichardsonbr 5 жыл бұрын

Belladonna Von um no, it’s definitely death. The thought of not existing anymore is scary and foreign to us

@floridacarbuff 4 жыл бұрын

@Kade Daivis I felt that same way when I was your age, I was afraid of dying young and never experiencing things I had not yet, once you do, it does feel like what else not much, next, best times are gone and it becomes less scary, at one point I had sever back issues where I felt pain no Matter whether I was laying or standing and I would look forward to sleep because in my dreams I was fine again and waking up was dreadful, first time ever I understood why assisted suicide exists, I healed some but at my worst life was unbearable I thought it was not gonna get better, during that time my fear of death decreased because it became sort of like a relief, God healed my spirit and now I enjoy every second of every day, soon I wake up I don't even check how many hours I slept I just get up and try to squeeze the most out of every second of every day since I know I'll right back feeling that later on in life whenever my time comes....

@bukchoy1867 5 жыл бұрын

I lost my grandpa about a year ago... Even though I wasn’t able to create that bond most kids and grandparents have because he lived on the other side of the world... He was like a best friend Even though we didn’t have many conversations He’s still my best friend When he died... My heart shattered into a million pieces... I was thinking every day “was it my fault he died?”.. One day I was looking around my dads room when I found a picture of my grandpa in a family photo when it was my first birth day and.. He had the brightest, goofiest smile ever That’s when it hit me, it was never my fault it was never anyone’s fault I realized even though he’s gone he’s still here And I know that doesn’t make much sense but what I’m trying to say is.. You are strong.. Even if you disagree you can’t escape the truth You are strong a beautiful If you can’t see any beauty in yourself Get a better mirror Look a little closer Stare a little longer Because something inside you told you to fight the wave of sadness and it’s not a superpower or a emotion... It’s your heart

@thomasacaviona5052 4 жыл бұрын

Crystal Liu thank you I really needed that

@Mr.Bob-Gray 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊 I needed that My grandma and my older cousins died this year ❤️❤️

@adamdoghmi2418 4 жыл бұрын

this is the same thing that happened to me last year

@Justiqeh 2 жыл бұрын

This brought a tear to my eye brother, i lost my grandad around 4 years ago and it too shattered me. Godbless brother ❤️💯

@protanope4204 2 жыл бұрын

I have exactly this relation with my grandpa. I’m on the train right now going to visit him in the hospital. Doctors said he will probably pass away today.

@ashley71777 2 жыл бұрын

I first listened to this lecture 10 years ago after my Mother committed suicide. It had a profound impact on the acceptance of her passing, and really helped change my perspective about death. 🖤 Though I miss her dearly and still cry sometimes and get upset, I know in my mind heart and soul the process of life and death, and how beautiful both are. I know she's finally at peace and her energy cannot ever be destroyed. I do not fear death whatsoever anymore. It's just as beautiful as life and a process we will all endure. The way you perceive it all is everything.

@kelleymcfadden9675 2 жыл бұрын

Please allow me to share my best friend's story with you. This family knows where to turn in times of tragedy. Family Story Little did our family of six know that Friday evening, September 24th, 2021, would be the last night our family would be complete. We laughed together, played games, sang, and enjoyed listening as our 16-year-old son, Ethan, played the piano for us. I packed a lunch for Ethan for a church mountain hike he was going on the following day. My mother (who was visiting from out of state) and I woke early with Ethan on Saturday morning. He hugged me and smiled, never pulling away or rushing me. He got in the car, waved, said he'd see me later and he loved me. It was hard to watch my "new driver" heading out on his own that morning. As Ethan pulled out of the gate, I turned to my mother and said, "It's just so hard letting go." Little did I know how much "letting go" I was really doing. That was the last time I saw Ethan. He did not make it home that evening. That afternoon, a friend tried to contact my husband, leaving an urgent message to call him back. He tried several times to return the call to no avail. As we were preparing supper, an overwhelming feeling of deep concern for Ethan filled my heart. I quietly blinked back tears. I glanced out the window, half expecting to see a police officer pull up to the house, but no one arrived. However, within a few minutes, a patrol car DID pull into the driveway. In my heart, I feared the worst. My husband and I went out to meet the officer, who confirmed our fears. Hesitantly, he told us our son had fallen off of a bluff and had succumbed to his injuries. Our hearts were crushed; they still are. Yet, in all of our brokenness, deep, continual grief and loneliness, our family has such a blessed Hope and assurance that we will see our dear son and brother again. You see, when Ethan was a young boy, he was saved; he put his faith in Jesus alone to forgive his sins and to take him to Heaven when he died. He realized some very important truths from the Bible that he would want to share with you. His Story Everyone is a sinner. Sin is any violation of God’s Law. God is holy, just and righteous, and He cannot allow sin in His presence. Ethan realized that he - like all of us - had sinned; and his sin separated Him from God. “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; ” (Romans 3:23) “Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that all have sinned:” (Romans 5:12) He understood that, because of his sin, he deserved to spend eternity in Hell. “For the wages of sin is death;” (Romans 6:23a) [Wages: price] “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” (Revelation 21:8) Ethan believed that Jesus, God’s Son, paid the price for all sin when He died on the cross - because His sinless sacrifice was the only thing that could satisfy the just demands of a righteous, holy God. Jesus was buried in a borrowed tomb, but He arose the third day, triumphant over sin, death, and Hell. Jesus is alive today! “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16) “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast.” (Ephesians 2:8-9) Ethan was sorry for his sin, repented (turned), and received by faith the free gift that God offered to him. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “...but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” (Romans 6:23b) Because of this great salvation, Ethan lived his life serving Jesus. He worked hard to spread this Good News to the world. He is alive in Heaven with Jesus today; and because of this great HOPE in Christ, we know we will see him again soon - not because he was a great kid, but because of his faith in the great Saviour! “And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.” (John 10:28) Your Story What about you? What if you had fallen to your death that day - What if you were to die today? Where will you spend eternity - Heaven or the Lake of Fire? There will not be any parties in the Lake of Fire. It is a place of eternal torment for those who reject God's Son. The Word of God is very clear that there is only One Way to Heaven. “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” (John 14:6) We did not know that Ethan would step into eternity that day; however, because he put his faith in Jesus alone for his salvation, Ethan was ready to go. Some day - perhaps today - you will take your last breath here on earth, and you will step into eternity. Where you spend eternity is determined by what you do with Jesus Christ. Will you accept Him or reject Him? You are not promised another day or another breath. Eternity begins soon - Are you ready? “...Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…” (Acts 16:31b) “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” (Romans 10:13) “(...behold, now is the day of salvation.)” (2 Corinthians 6:2c) ****************************** This testimony has been made into a tract form as well, so if you or your church are interested in having them to pass out, please go to libertyfaith.net and you will find the contact info there. God bless! Tribute to Ethan Lakey kzfaq.info/get/bejne/e86flcaCv5y1kmw.html

@janesilversides1736 10 ай бұрын

100%

@eushekacollins4439 3 жыл бұрын

I needed this my uncle dropped dead after getting off of work last night was on the ground for a hour before anybody noticed 😭. I haven’t moved since I got the phone call . I just need a push Lord help me .

@stevenknoph711 8 ай бұрын

My dad died last night, on Halloween night. He had an 8 year battle with leukemia... He was ready to go. The Treatments had stopped working, and the chemo had almost killed him, so he decided it would be better to embrace death, than to fight this disease and feel miserable... He embraced death. And he died well.

@minnesotanice369 3 ай бұрын

mine left 8 years ago feels like 8 seconds ago sometimes don't give up

@stevenknoph711 3 ай бұрын

@@minnesotanice369 I'm with you 💪👍👌💚

@browneyedgirl1542 2 ай бұрын

Your father was a very honorable man ❤️

@lorenabarbosa8635 Жыл бұрын

my fiancé just passed. It was a pain in the inside of my soul. He was my love my life. I miss him so much.❤ my heartaches everyday.

@andreabond2231 11 ай бұрын

Mine too ❤😔

@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 7 ай бұрын

I'm very sorry about your loss, trust me I completely understand how you feel, I felt the same way when my wife past away June 4th 2018 grief is hard to deal with but we learn to live with it, where are you from ?

@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 3 ай бұрын

How have you been doing ?

@roadtosomewhere140 Жыл бұрын

I've lost three of the 5 of my siblings (including myself) and I've never found a center to feeling ok. I constantly run from happiness. Im terrified of it. I just hope you all have a someone to hear you grieve. And a someone you will allow to be vulnerable around. I cry with you, because I need it too

@zandrokos Жыл бұрын

I lost my mom 23 years ago this November days after my birthday and this time of year fucks me up so badly. "the attitude that death is as positive as birth and should be a matter of rejoicing because death is the symbol of the liberation." I miss her so much especially this time of year but this has made it possible for me to finally let go of her.

@robdawg74 Жыл бұрын

My daughter...29 died yesterday..my best friend sent me this...i must admit it helps...i miss her..

@oliverpeake9453 5 жыл бұрын

This has put me at ease completely, took a while for me to watch this video as I thought it might make my fear worse, but after listening I realise it’s not that bad at all and is completely natural.

@msjuveebarker4287 2 жыл бұрын

My Beautiful Granny passed away 2 weeks ago...buried her the Sunday before this mother's day... in a beautiful place next to my grandpa in Lenoir City Tennessee...and I miss her terribly it's hard to deal yall...Rest in Heaven Grandma

@seriouslyyoujest1771 3 ай бұрын

If you’ve lost somebody and you’re feeling their absence you’re actually feeling the joy that they left in your life. In time, the memories which now hurt, will bring both joy and comfort reminding you of those days. Sorrow is measured in the weight of that joy

@batzaog2674 4 жыл бұрын

Lost my dog September 3rd 2019 4 years old Rip Zeus

@buzzylightyear1582 4 жыл бұрын

Mr_Batz-games sorry about that man Rip Zeus

@dboy0498 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for your loss man

@dboy0498 3 жыл бұрын

What caught my eye is that September 3rd is my birthday. Just turned 18

@iamsinnerman 6 жыл бұрын

GOLD I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS. THE MOTIVATIONAL ONES AND THE POEMS. PLEASE DO MORE OF THEM

@brandonsangster9670 3 жыл бұрын

Being someone that was brought up with no religion or belief. All I can think is that when I die. I will rot in the ground till the the end and it scares me thinking that this is it. This is the only chance I get a living. Maybe I’ll be recarnated or maybe I’ll live in another life but I will not get to experience this life ever again, like ever and that is the scariest thing ever. Keeps me up every night.

@zandrokos Жыл бұрын

I had spent days at my mom's bedside in her last days knowing she was about to die and was literally waiting for it to happen. A relative came and told me to get some sleep so I went to my bedroom and not 5 minutes later my mom's cat was flipping the fuck out trying to get into my bedroom. This cat had not left my mom's side for over two weeks the moment we found out her cancer had spread and there was nothing left to do but hospice care. I wanted to sleep but knew my mom needed her cat so I got up and picked up the cat and started going up the stairs to take her back to my mom when I noticed everyone in the house was crying (I have a large family so it was like 20+ people). My mom waited for me to leave to pass and her cat was now my cat. That was the hardest night of my life and also the most amazing because it showed me I wasn't alone. We aren't alone. I have no clue what happens next but it isn't the end.

@saint9655 5 ай бұрын

I just recently lost my mom. I'm lost. I don't want to die but I don't want to continue on. I know I must and I will. But I just can't take all the sadness everyday. They say life is short but it is the very thing we will experience most. I'm lost. I'm lost

@user-hd9zw5yr3s 7 ай бұрын

My wife’s brother in the hospital fighting for his life after 5 years of battle with cancer. Hurts to see my wife and her family in pain. Anyone going through a fight against illness, may god bless you and your family. Life is not guaranteed and more precious then I realized now being 35years old. Have a good day anyone reading this. 🙌🏼

@abberaho7122 5 ай бұрын

This gave me a mental breakdown yesterday, started getting flashbacks about my 2 older brothers, and all family related and childhood friends that i lost along the way,when i was 19 one of my brothers died when i was 18 the other died, haven’t grieved it yet bc i got older and got the older brother role cuz of my 3 younger siblings, now im just accepting it! Now im getting dead inside but im grateful im grateful of god

@Alexwinberg Жыл бұрын

I lost my two older brothers and two of my grandmas and my great uncle last year back to back it was heart breaking and hard to move on but I slowly accepted it but I still miss them all

@Alex425trejo 4 жыл бұрын

I just lost my dad and this helps alot

@danielknight506 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this, my grandma died last night and I was so very close with her

@princekazhila2003 2 жыл бұрын

My mother asked me to drive my big brother to the hospital for his routine check ups, I said I was working that day. 3 hours later she called me that he had passed away. I have not forgiven myself

@user-ex4si2md6r 9 ай бұрын

I understand and I don't know if I have cancer or not but 🤔 I'm grateful for the life I've had and all of the people who have been in my life and God bless you all 🙏☮️🌎

@fish97826 Жыл бұрын

Coming up on the fourth anniversary of my Fathers passing... I've taken the torch and am doing my damndest to make him proud, he's still here with me... We'll meet again one day

@theimperious1 4 жыл бұрын

This lecture hit hard.

@emptyroomd9567 2 жыл бұрын

The moment I find peace with my death is the day I’ll learn to live again

@bixou22002 4 ай бұрын

So true..I have the same exact problem, hope you found a solution meanwhile.

@danielharvey4602 4 жыл бұрын

I fear death but for me it's the fear of being forgotten and losing everything that matters to me. So I have spent a long time in my mind working out what I can do to create a physical system to keep me in the mind of future family members. So before I pass away I want to make a ring or neckless for my future children or close relative so they can carry me with them now and then and remember all the good times together.

@taywoodz 3 жыл бұрын

This made me tear up for a second. When my older sister was killed in 2010, her cremations were the centralized theme of different jewelry that went to direct family. In a sense, she still follows me wherever I go. I'm glad you saw the same.

@dejapatterson6507 3 жыл бұрын

I remember getting into a car accident and I was on the ground looking up, at that moment all I could hear was the ocean. I was no where near it but somehow I could hear waves and smell a breeze. I think death is an ocean you need to come across just like this.

@janesilversides1736 10 ай бұрын

That’s really beautiful, and isn’t that exactly what would delight her now? Good for you. My great aunt died when I was 18. She was my hero! At 87, she wanted to go, and when she did, I was glad, not sad. I feel she lives on and is as loving as ever.

@lexieroth7280 Жыл бұрын

I lost my grandma at the end of 2020, she was my best friend- my other half. I went numb for over the next year and still can’t feel much. My parents are trying to help but I don’t know how to mend this pain. This video helped me feel a bit though.

@Naluhunter Жыл бұрын

I lost my Nan last night and she was like a second mom to me - she was there when I was born a real life guardian angel- my kids were so lucky to get to know their great grandmother and I am so proud of her legacy of family and love maybe I am in shock but I’m taking strength from her grace and showing us the way to love and live without regret and I hope you can do the same -sending you strength.

@MrWhatever1234567 23 күн бұрын

That’s sad. my mom told us my grandma was going to hell because she doesn’t attend the same church as us and all others outside of us are doomed to eternal suffering 😂 my mom was a psycho to tell her kids that, true or not. And once I felt what “hell” was like, I lost all motivation and will to live to maybe have to live like that forever, but even if I could shake that feeling of despair, there would be people somewhere who would never escape it. Delusional thinking and lies and hate just ruin the life experience. Death is sad enough on its own without all the extras attached. Have a blessed and beautiful Saturday night😁

@sheyenne360 3 жыл бұрын

I lost my grandma about 4months ago. And i am now in depression due to it. Not wanting to leave my bed, rethinking the memories. Wanting to end it all to be with her cause she was the only person who understood me..

@VSOP300blkout 2 ай бұрын

I listen to this so many times and each time I feel something different thank you.

@markphilip3503 4 жыл бұрын

I have nothing to hide because you guys know and see everything...im here owning up to it....i never ment to hurt anybody and I'm truly sorry

@bobbulgi880 3 жыл бұрын

It's getting easier and easier day by day, but then again I don't know how I'll feel at the final curtain

@xtonibx5770 5 жыл бұрын

I used to be scared of not knowing what's going to happen after I die. I thought I was scared of nothingness and being non-existent, maybe I was. But as I began to think about it again I realize that now I'm scared of the exact opposite. I'm afraid of living after death because I could never go away. It sounds depressing, and maybe it is, but the thought of an afterlife frustrates me and scares me a lot. It makes me feel trapped, stuck, mad. So now I believe that believing in nothingness after death is the calmest way I have yet to think about dying. It used to terrify me and now it can't. I don't want to hang onto myself, I don't want to be trapped. I want to live a full life and be put to rest when it's my time to go. I'm far too young to be thinking about this and if I tell someone I feel okay about it, they ask me if I'm okay. What they don't understand is.. Of course I am. They'll never get it, but that's okay with me.

@khizarhussain9 5 жыл бұрын

Study Islam. May Allah guide you to the correct path

@jessiev8403 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, i feel the exact same way

@connor616 4 жыл бұрын

I came here because I lost my closest friend to a suicide today.

@italydanae 4 жыл бұрын

i lost my dad yesterday. stay strong!!!!

@connor616 4 жыл бұрын

@@italydanae thanks, i really needed it

@mavricgomez5909 3 жыл бұрын

I really wish for the both of you to stay strong. Embrace that feeling but know that you will feel better. Even when it feels hopeless. Don’t forget to tell yourself that you will be okay and everything will be okay. Even when you don’t believe it fully tell yourself better days will come again.

@memyself898 2 ай бұрын

My grandma died last week. She was my only constant in life. I spoke with her everyday, usually at least twice, for nearly 25 years. I was closer with her than my mom. She lived a full life. 86 years old.4 great grandchildren. Her health had been declining for the last few months and she was ready to go. She told me so. She told me she just wanted to go to sleep and not wake up, which is exactly what happened. I don't know what life looks like without her there to listen to me and give me her advise. But I'll figure it out I guess. I have to. I miss you grandma and I'll always love you......

@bigchris80 2 ай бұрын

Lost to many friends, had to bury another brother today. Why did I search this today? Thank you.❤

@sarinawhite8731 4 жыл бұрын

Seating in a graveyard lessening to this words. And suddenly everything comes in to one

@MeyersFamily15 3 жыл бұрын

We live once when you know when Time stops you you know it’s too late the only words we can say are we made it through

@Euphorix336 Жыл бұрын

The part of death that scares me is the fact that im not going to exist. My subconscious gets scared because where will i be. Where will my consciousness go. Its the unknown part that is absolutely tormenting me

@lupieginger39 11 ай бұрын

Im afraid of what happens after death. No ones ever escaped death. We all have to do it. Dying isn't going to lsst long. Ive tried taking my own life 3 times. Im 39 years old. 6 years ago i was diagnosed with sle lupus and it took drs 5 months to do anything to diagnose me. I went from health and going to the gym 5 times a week. I was 137 pounds. In those 5 months i could no longer walk. I was covered in my own urine. Excruciating pain. I weighed 64 pounds. My then bf of 14 years told me he couldn't be with me anymore because i was so ugly now. I was ready to go at that point. I went to a hospital an hour away and found out my kidneys were at 12% function and a long list of other problems. Getting sle lupus has been a blessing and a curse. I live more now than i did before. Im no where near physical beauty but i have so much beauty in me now ❤ i have 2 friends. Haven't been in a relationship or even dated for 6 years. I lm more honest to people about not wanting to put up with repetitive issues. I no longer waste my time and energy worrying about what others think. I no longer wear make-up and no longer care about all the stupid things i did before. Sending you all love, strength and peace ❤ much love and prayers as well as respect. We will see each other and those who've passed in the next life.

@charlesbrown4257 Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir

@Mori8636 3 жыл бұрын

Death is truly the purpose of life. Us humans are always trying to find the purpose of our existence and it’s none other than the same phenomenon that strips it away. Death gives us a time limit, it is inevitable as many of us already know. The thing we don’t..know.. is when it’s coming, to me, to you and to the people you care about the most. You can’t stop it, no one can, so what CAN you do? Make every minute of your life count. Enjoy your life, with no regrets. Easy right? Well you also have to do the hard things like forgiving those that hurt, talking to people you said you were no longer going to talk to, because you never know if tomorrow is the day they get taken away and you never said I’m sorry or even goodbye. Live and forgive but above all don’t forget to tell those you love the most that you love them very much. Everyday you can because you never know if that will be the last thing you say to them.

@chantelyabubbles8712 Жыл бұрын

I don't know why we can't except death in a more beautiful way. We always seem to feel or express some kind of wrongdoing. It's not the death but the process that bothers me most. The pain and suffering really disturbs me. I pray that i accept the experience of losing loved ones with grace and reference. Not be a victim like something unusual occurence happened to me. Losing a loved one is 100% guaranteed. Love deeply and enjoy the ride Blessing to us all and may our love

@skyglitcher4355 5 жыл бұрын

People are not afraid of death they are afraid of none existence

@simpatiko86 5 жыл бұрын

What is the difference? Death seems pretty much the end of existence of a living thing.

@thunor3656 5 жыл бұрын

There would be no "one" there to experience non existence

@haroldstevensjr.8201 29 күн бұрын

My best friend just pass yesterday. He was a great talented wax Carver. Going to miss him very much. 😢

@MeyersFamily15 3 жыл бұрын

You can’t stop time it’s the opposite time can stop you

@Jojobeanz3 5 ай бұрын

I lost my father 2 years ago from cancer and it hurts very much still but I am also at peace knowing he is not suffering anymore. It makes me think of my own mortality even more now . I am not afraid of death , But I cannot fathom leaving my 3 daughters. Maybe in the spirit I can be with them at every moment when the time comes .

@jamiegagliardo5370 5 жыл бұрын

this year is so bad and it’s only june. i lost my uncle to a stroke. my bestfriend to a car crash. my grandpa to leukemia. my grandma to heart problems. and my dads cousin but i’m not sure how. why. why is this happening. what could i have possibly done to get this karma. i hate it.

@briancarrollii9990 5 жыл бұрын

Jamie Gagliardo hang in there! We all go through rough times and depression. This video helped save me from depression. Just think about your friends and reach out for help and they can help. Just hang in there and keep fighting and its gets better over time.

@markymark535 4 жыл бұрын

Keep your head up. I feel you. You're not alone

@bixou22002 4 ай бұрын

We all die, sooner or later. Life is so cruel...

@swiftreplayz7644 Жыл бұрын

I lost my father a year ago it was hard and its stil hard its never gonna get eassier its only going to get harder you have to learn how to live with it. I was broken when he passed away because he was my best friend,my Light in life. The hardest thing ever is seeing your mother hiding her grieve from you.

@WayfarerMelodies 2 ай бұрын

Checking out soon, trying to cope with the process 😊

@Developer888 2 ай бұрын

the end brought tears to my eyes, too have to say good bye 😭

@taywoodz 3 жыл бұрын

Last year, as a junior in community college, I lost all 3 of my best friends to gun violence within 6 months. What I don't understand, is why my paranoia of death and losing the ones around me has just now only sunk in over this last week or so. I've done everything imaginable. Physical exercise, healthy eating, meditation, medication, anti-depressants, you name it. Can't shake it.

@HeHasRisen77722 3 жыл бұрын

Turn to God He never left you but is waiting for you to open that door. Let Him in and I promise He won’t fail you.

@bixou22002 4 ай бұрын

@@HeHasRisen77722 "god" is the best lie ever created by human beings...

@MexicanMountainRunnerMou-wd2ru 19 күн бұрын

I have been diagnosed with terminal cancer....and yet!!!!.... I am on my way to the Gran Canyon to run the Rim to Rim trail N-S...S-N.....after that....I will be happy to sit and close my eyes 4ever.... Alberto Mountain Runner

@jasoncoker1625 3 ай бұрын

😌💯

@jasoncoker1625 3 ай бұрын

❤

@KyleGrayTheBrain Ай бұрын

I lost my beautiful and oh so loved girlfriend a little over a week ago and the pain of that loss has been unbearable. I miss her so much. There is a huge gaping hole in my heart and life that only Heidi could fill. I want to be with her but really where is she? I'd like to believe she is in heaven. That heaven exists and that she is happier than she's ever been. I want to believe that when a hummingbird flies by me that is here spirit letting me know she's here with me. I can't stop crying. I can't stop wondering why her and not me. Each day is just another day to mourn the loss of my world. How can I get past this and not want to die?

@valentine820 3 жыл бұрын

Don't fear for them but lead an example on how to live and die. We leave our memories behind and believe it or not, the memories you left with some, might become new things to learn about you to someone else. In a sense do we really ever die, if we can still learn new things about one another even after death? These are not my own thoughts but rather a paraphrase of an idea from the book "Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl.

@idrisfaizul 2 жыл бұрын

🖤🖤🖤

@markphilip3503 4 жыл бұрын

I know the severity of my actions...i really have no excuse of what I said on the internet...i can tell you I wasnt in the right state of mind for a long time abusing my brain and body..i knew I fucked up the moment I woke up from that last time....my brain was getting blasted a whole lot and I would notice seeing you guys more and more...i honestly dont remember what ive done but whatever I said was bad....i stopped because its not right...its not because I see u guys its because theres consequences for our actions...i swear on everything my life has changed...

@lilzakar9352 26 күн бұрын

I’ve been getting signs and having daydreams about death I really don’t wanna die right now, I’m only 22 and my life didn’t even start yet

@ameriminiworld9534 2 жыл бұрын

I lost my kids father in a motorcycle crash 3 months ago. He was only 29 and left 2 kids age 10 & 11. My high school sweetheart is gone and now watching over us 😭❤️‍🩹

@nickdiaz3737 11 ай бұрын

Anyone riding a motorcycle has a very good chance of death

@bixou22002 4 ай бұрын

@@nickdiaz3737 Anyone not riding a motorcycle too, sooner or later...

@mikegrand1438 2 жыл бұрын

My worst fear became true I lost my mom 9-25-21 will never be forgotten REINA ISABEL RIVERA

@JonnyA83 Жыл бұрын

Anyone here after listening to architects memento mori? An older song but keep coming back for more 👌🏼

@yasin7068 2 ай бұрын

One of their best

@sverbot Жыл бұрын

the inevitability of seeing my own parents die wasn't as terrible as the inevitability of watching my partner suffering as their parents die and knowing they have to get thru it alone. Just like I did and everyone else will

@user-ll1wj8eh3y Жыл бұрын

My boyfriend died In a Thursday night august The 5th ,islem was accidentally suffocated in his car because of air conditioning while he was in the garage,we planned to go out few days before his death but it never happened I saw him last 3rd of July I never knew it was the last time I would ever see his beautiful face I miss him terribly his death was a shock the worse thing that happened to me he was 24 he was beautiful inside out fun full of life sweet gentle smart 😭he was the perfect boyfriend although our relationship was short we didn't have the time or chance to live more together I only have beautiful now painful memories of how he made me feel how we made each other feel💔 Islem bendada you made me feel like I was flying I miss you I miss going out with you hugging you kissing you I miss talking to you I miss your details im in pain and darkness I don't know if there is any hope left for me your death took all my hopes and dreams and joy

@ChrisJohnson-lh9qb 7 ай бұрын

I'm very sorry about your loss, trust me I completely understand how you feel, I felt the same way when my wife past away June 4th 2018 grief is hard to deal with but we learn to live with it, where are you from ?

@sinuvijayansushama5288 Жыл бұрын

🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

@robertcano7457 4 жыл бұрын

Im not afraid of death period

@keshoweatherz8499 3 жыл бұрын

Go with the stream

@WhatTheFk09 3 жыл бұрын

My mom died 4 days ago; I am in deep despair & grief.

@jchrismoonlitshineworld1889 7 жыл бұрын

a point worth making... how often women... through the birth process... yep... point.

@BManStan1991 4 жыл бұрын

Calla Antoinette, all things are possible. It is not our sheer numbers that are the problem, but our stewardship of the planet thus far. One can equally imagine a world of multiple more billions of people being supported by this little planet of ours, but only if we begin to treat it with respect, and act sustainably. Or, if you insist your hypothesis is correct, then you would have to next rationalize and be ok with a desire to genocide billions of innocent conscious beings, because you would most likely not be able to connive the entire planet to not breed. Heck, we can’t even get a single nation to agree for 5 seconds on a single policy. This is not to shame you, mind you, I am not the judge of good or bad, just following a statement to its logical end. In the end, we must all be the judge of what we consider just or unjust, right or wrong, good or evil.

@time4me2growup37 6 жыл бұрын

im awake but if my friends did something that was bad becuse I knoew how much my friend has tryed to better then self I would say its wise if a for them to stay cause they have kids and. this is how i see i created a story on this poster board and it helped me find my way around the world and live in the past future and now and gave so many new ways to see a world only if they could believ in others omin a way they that will be a worth what I can't answer for you but as for me I had a dreamed I save the world with a toysvor like star wars my I enjoyed how i conquered fears for other by being myself in the world but in way its safe for a kid to see and as also a new way is sat thank you and never forget to say I love you to your family or who or just offer them a new way to see a picture but if they cant see it they help them remake theres so I say Thank you and have a nice day

@jbs7799 5 ай бұрын

I'm a Christian. And I remember the apostle Paul said to live Christ and to die is gain. Therefore I should not be scared of death but willingly accept approaching death.

@jbs7799 5 ай бұрын

I'm a Christian. And I remember the apostle Paul said to live is Christ and to die is gain. Therefore, I should not be scared of death but willingly accept inevitable approaching death caused by a certain desease.😊

@jeremythomas9053 2 ай бұрын

I'm here to try and make sense of losing one of my best friends he was like a little brother to me and damn does it hurt so bad I can't stand it

@bixou22002 4 ай бұрын

Permanent loneliness in life is probably harder than death...

@maihoang8567 3 ай бұрын

I believe so

@adamscholes2123 2 жыл бұрын

My issue with Watts - I am unafraid of dying. I am not afraid of the idea of death. I am utterly mortified by the thought of never having another thought, speaking another word, seeing another soul until the true death of the universe. Ultimate deletion. Never a conscious, never an unconscious. The end of reality.

@kimw200blaze4 Жыл бұрын

Embrace religion that is the solution.

@user-se3bw8ku8i 7 ай бұрын

if one needs to accept death it means that person is not ready to die. thats tough for that person

@VoxWayaofficial 21 күн бұрын

It's coming soon and I welcome it. I would love to go home.

@siriosstar4789 5 ай бұрын

No amount of intellectual understanding can prepare you for ANYTHING, especially death . oddly enough,the more enjoyable your life is the greater the fear of death . on the other hand if you are in pain and suffering , it is welcome. there is however a third possibility and that is waking up to what the enjoyment and or pain is appearing inside of as consciousness awake to itself . being fully identified with this moment as all that there is , creates a situation where one has already let go of their mental and emotional identities , so a sense of loss or fear cannot enter into this moment of reastful alertness.