I know how I want to die.
For starters, I have never, ever had a suicidal or self-harm thought in my brain in my entire life. I am very enthusiastic about life & living & I plan to do so for as long as possible. My current record is 46 years & I aim to break that record in March on my birthday. I consider my mental health pretty solid. I feel ok.
That said, what if I knew I was going to die? Cancer, serious illness, life threatening injury, or a situation that would leave me on a situation like Stephen Hawkins, without the brilliance? If all I could expect was pain and/or lack of a normal life, what would I do?
If I knew my days were numbered, if I knew there was nothing left for me but pain & suffering, I would would sort my business, update my will, delete my browser history, and go to Alaska.
I have always wanted to, but have never seen the Northern Lights. I have told friends & family that if I ever get to see them, I had better have a chaperone because I KNOW I would be unable to pull myself away from watching them. Just set me up outside, prop me up with a good view of the night's sky, & let me succomb to the elements as I watch the most beautiful display I have ever beheld in nature.
Goodnight.
~Jim