National Health Blog Post Month Day 19: Write about life and death
![]() |
Image: French by Design |
Let me preface this by saying: when it comes to melanoma, I was lucky. Very, very lucky. It's one of the first things my dermatologist told me when I found out my mole was malignant.
Others are not so lucky. One of the things that makes melanoma so dangerous is how quickly it can spread. This year, it's expected to kill almost 10,000 people.
When you're 23 years old, being told that you have a disease that could theoretically kill you is, well, scary. Like life-alteringly scary. I don't know about you, but I've always been jealous of people who are (or at least claim to be) "at peace" with the fact that we're all going to die someday. Thinking about death makes life seem both incredibly important and yet trivial. I feel pressure to check off every item on my bucket list, but at the same time, I wonder what's the point? As a result, I'm terrified of death.
I think one of the reasons why I fell in love with writing is because it lets you be immortal. When you put your pen down on the paper and share your most intimate thoughts with the page, your mind can outlive your body. That's why I love reading, too. I can glean insights on how to live from any number of other writers--living or deceased.
This prompt has been by far the most difficult one to write about so far this month. Even though our mortality is one of the only things all of us as humans have in common, it still feels so deeply personal. I suppose I still have a lot to figure out about life and death, but I feel lucky that I have time to try.
This post was inspired by the Day 19 prompt for National Health Blog Post Month.
View posts by other participants.
Love it! I am also envious of those people at peace and hope that one day, I leave something behind so I am "here" forever. You are doing an amazing job with the blog prompts. I am so glad you are participating!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful post, I'm glad you have time to try :)
ReplyDeleteSo, so true Katie - our individual mortality is something so preciously personal. Life can of course be rich and full but oh so fleeting.
ReplyDeletecheap jordan shoes
ReplyDeleteadidas nmd runner
gucci handbags outlet
adidas sneakers
moncler jackets
mlb jerseys
canada goose pas cher
michael kors outlet clearance
longchamp handbags
ray bans
20161229yuanyuan
every Replica watches UK single one of the 40 yachts taking part in the race. Would we spot the elusive Replica Rolex Yatch-Master Replica handbags in Everose, the brand’s latest yatching watch?Like spring’s Baselworld for the watch industry, Rolex Daytona the Maxi Yacht Replica Rolex Cup is an unmissable event for those captivated by, and at Replica Watches the forefront of, the most cutting-edge developments in the yachting industry. Yacht racing is handbag replica a test of.
ReplyDeletelinks of london
ReplyDeletemichael kors
thomas sabo charms
michael kors outlet online
hollister clothing
louis vuitton handbags
oakley sunglasses
nike roshe
gucci site ufficiale
louis vuitton
chanyuan2017.01.21
ed hardy tshirts
ReplyDeletevalentino shoes
oakley sunglasses wholesale
new balance shoes
louis vuitton outlet
gucci outlet
true religion jeans sale
oakley sunglasses
ralph lauren polo
coach outlet
qqqqqing20170302
versace
ReplyDeletechargers jerseys
toms outlet
nike air huarache
cheap nba jerseys
basketball shoes
pandora jewelry
michael kors handbags clearance
giants jersey
I really appreciate this wonderful post that you have provided for us. I assure this would be beneficial for most of the people.
ReplyDeletecool math games
شركة نقل عفش بالخرج
ReplyDeleteشركة نقل عفش ببريدة
شركة نقل عفش بخميس مشيط
شركة نقل عفش بالقصيم
شركة نقل عفش بتبوك
اليوم اقدم لحضراتكم شركة من افضل الشركات التي تقوم بخدمات التنظيف والنظافة الشاملة بالسعودية
ReplyDeleteشركة الصفرات معروفة بانها الافضل والارخص والاخسن عن غيرها
فيوجد شركات عديدة وهمية احذركم ان تتعاملو معها
فشركة الصفرات شركة رسمية ولها مقر وتمتلك فريق عمل واداره
وقسم للشكاوي وضمان الخدمة
شركة الصفرات لتنظيف المجالس
يوجد الكثير من المواقع الالكترونية التي تستخدم اسم شركة الصفرات
فنحن ليس لدينا اي صلة بتلك الشركات نهائيا
فشركة الصفرات الرسمية التي تمتلك الموقع التالي فقط
اضغط علي الينك لفتح الموقع وللاستفسار بصوره كاملة عن خدمات شركتنا
شركة الصفرات لتنظيف الموكيت