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When was the first time you really began thinking about your own mortality?
When was the first time you really began thinking about your own mortality?Was it a certain age? A certain life event like the death of a parent or friend? The birth of a child? I'm 45. I had a good friend commit suicide when I was 39. Still, I don't think I really thought about my own mortality...
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How do you cope with the thought of your own death?
How do you cope with the thought of your own death?Calling all you 'older' (ahem) writers out there. Do you find yourself becoming a more melancholy person as you get older? Does your mortality begin to hit home? If it does, how do you cope with it and stop yourself becoming just an old misery guts?
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As writers, how much should we be in touch with our feelings?
This was written on the hub of a writer recently: "I'm in touch with my feelings – maybe a tad too much, seeing as I can write on command about them".Sort of implies that this is not a good thing....Why would this be bad? I really don't think there's any such thing as being in touch...
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As we come to the beginning of 2012, do you think people are thinking about the
As we come to the beginning of 2012, do you think people are thinking about the end of the world?
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Is it possible to know the mind of the creator of the entire universe.
Is it possible to know the mind of the creator of the entire universe.Consider that according to our scientists there are billions of galaxies with the potential for billions and billions of star systems, if God created all of this how is it possible to know his/her/its mind?
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Mexico is thinking about legalizing narcotics. Good or bad idea?
Mexico is seeking new ways to end years of violence due to the illegal drug activities in the country. Mexico is waiting to see if Californians approve an initiative on Nov. 2 to legalize marijuana for recreational use in their state. If Californians vote yes on this Mexico may do the same...