Is It All Over When We Die

Why do you think that you fear during times when you are feel that some elements of life are beyond your control? Why does greed, selfishness, and instant gratification grip many of us during times of crisis and uncertainty? We may be moving away from what has grounded generations of people in the history of human existence; the belief that there is life after death.

The emptiness of relationships grows as couples lose site that there is life after death and buy into the "live for today" as if there is "no tomorrow" mentality. More and more couples are forgoing common sense approaches to living out lives together for getting what they want when they want it. The downward spinning economy has exposed many of them, yet they blame many for their lives when they can really only blame themselves.

I have written about love, respect, and honesty being the foundation of human relationships. Personal responsibility is the foundation for these virtues as we atone for our wrongs and correct our life's course. Has anyone ever sustained happiness from their added possessions? Has Hollywood not taught each of us this lesson? I am not saying that possessions are bad and that we should not achieve. Achieving possessions should not be the driving force in relationships, as this can lead to self-inflicted stress and crises. As couples learn to live within their means, they can focus on acting in loving and respectful ways to one another and others.

Morality and God are major forces for people to act in the best interest of others. The relationships that remain healthy and positive believe in absolute good and bad and take responsibility to live life from absolute codes of conduct. This does not mean that we all will not hurt others in the process. The difference will be the actions we take to make amends and try get back on the right path.

A pastor I once knew told me that in the end, whether there is a God or not, following this path will help you to live your life to the fullest and make you the happiest. Believing in life after death will help you live life better each day!