It's not really Death that scares us. It's meeting Death before we're ready. It's not so much ceasing or nothingness, not oblivion, but the conceiving of it. What thought is more terrifying, more anxiety-inducing then suddenly losing and forgetting all our hopes, dreams, loves, and loved ones? But true oblivion means we won't feel that hole. Only those we leave behind. Sickles' chess match is unique, but so timeless in the same moment, and it's worth your attention. A beautiful short piece.
It's not really Death that scares us. It's meeting Death before we're ready. It's not so much ceasing or nothingness, not oblivion, but the conceiving of it. What thought is more terrifying, more anxiety-inducing then suddenly losing and forgetting all our hopes, dreams, loves, and loved ones? But true oblivion means we won't feel that hole. Only those we leave behind. Sickles' chess match is unique, but so timeless in the same moment, and it's worth your attention. A beautiful short piece.