Facing Death and My Fears_ LOH contest #109
Hello beautiful ladies 😊
This is my entry for The Ladies of Hive weekly contest. I am glad to be a part of it.Two questions were asked. You can read it below.
What is your favorite musical instrument and why? Do you know how to play it? If not, do you think there are limits to learning to play it?
Death is an unusual topic of conversation, but remembering death makes us appreciate life. If this were your last birthday, how would you like to celebrate it and why?
I would like to answer just one of these today, precisely the second question.
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Not that I want to die but whenever death is mentioned people assume that you are going through a lot like depression. But death is inevitable.
Thinking about death is actually good. Knowing that I am just a pilgrim in this world will help me live and make every minute count.
But before death finally comes, I don't want to have died many times before my death like a coward.
So, if it were my last birthday, I would like to celebrate it by facing my fears. I am aquaphobia meaning I have extreme fear of water but of large bodies this time around. It would be really nice to visit an ocean and enjoy it instead of being scared; visit a swimming pool and swim instead of just watching people do the same.
Growing up, going near water was not really supported by my parent. My dad almost got carried away by a river when he was in college. He told my siblings and I this story when we were young and I think this was what instilled that fear in me. My brothers are not scared of water or going near one at all even though we all heard the story.
Since it is my birthday, celebrating it at a pool will be very cool. But I don't want it to be just me, my family and friends should be present. Where we can have fun, eat cake, sip our juice and just pour out our minds... Telling one another how much we love ourselves, sharing those little secrets, releasing grudges if there are any and create beautiful memories together.
The reason I want to do this is because it is something I have loved for such a long time. I don't think I want to miss out on this for the last time.
That's basically what I have envied doing and doing it on that day would be so much fun.
Truly, remembering death makes us appreciate life.
Thanks for reading this far.
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The intention to overcome the phobia seems to me a very good decision and a reason to celebrate a birthday. Thank you for participating in the Contest
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Thanks for reading as well.
I hope I overcome this phobia in the end.
Aqua phobia can be beaten easily. I did it on my own, just by controlling my emotions. Also implanting fear in others just because one had a bad experience is not a good idea. Teaching them to swim is on the other hand. I'm glad you are ready to face the challenge and get rid of your fears.
Anyway, I see you're new on Hive and posted this on your blog, although it meant for Ladies of Hive community, so let me drop you a few suggestions to help you navigate better on our platform.
We have different communities on Hive and we're encouraging users to post in the right community based on the topic of the post.
Here's a guide I put together to help you learn about how communities work and why you should use them -> Communities Explained - Newbie Guide. I also put together a list of communities, which is not complete, there are much more communities on Hive, but it will help you get started.
Once you posted your post in the right community, you can then cross post it to OCD community. Here's a guide about cross posting.
Please don't delete any post with the purpose of reposting it in another community as that can be considered abuse! Leave this post here, you'll get it right next time.
Let me know if you need more help and happy blogging.
So, this is it. I can remember what happened now. I already typed my reply to this but I was told my resource credit was low.
I didn't know about cross posting until now of course unless it is allowed by the community.
My question is do I always have to post in a community? Not that I don't want to but I just want to know.
Thanks 🥰
No one can force you as this is a free blockchain, but it is for your own benefit. If you read my newbie guide I liked you, you will understand.
Okay. I have read the guide and I will try to look for a community that fits whatever I want to write.
Thanks and have a great day 🥰
Wow too bad you have fear in swimming but I think it will be fun to overcome that very fear and celebrate your birthday in a pool 😁
It will be so much fun. I hope so too. Thanks for stopping by 😊
Oh my goodness. What you planned to do is very cool, enjoying with your family members for the last time is realising grudges if their is any. Sweeping at the pool though you are afraid of water. Thanks for sharing your thoughts though.
Spending quality time with family is the best even till last days. I'm glad you like how I see it. Thankssss 😊
Yeah I did
This is good. At least you will know and be happy that you did one thing you have been afraid of being the last time on earth. Beautiful and I wish you luck in the contest.
Yeah that's just it. But before then, I hope I would have overcome this great fear.
Anyways, thank you very much 😊
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