and self-centered naval gazing, hearing from an acquaintance that it could be better to die than to live can do it. We're not talking about someone who's quite old (about to retire but not elderly), or who's ill or has health issues.
It seemed bizarre and quite surprising from this person. So much for thinking you know someone just a little.
And what made it even weirder was the notes I'd read this same morning on IMDB about actor George Sanders. He, evidently, had said early in life that he would kill himself when he'd done what he wanted. AND then later, when he was bored, or felt that life wasn't worth living, he did just that.
He hadn't been a mega star, but he'd had a decent career. Apparently it hadn't been enough.
So you can see why I'm standing mouth agape nearly when this person I know says that dying might be OK if there's nothing left to do. I asked him if just living and being happy was ok and he replied, "sure if you can be happy."
Not offering counseling, not asking questions. But can't help wonder what gives. And here I was earlier today, earlier this week thinking very similar thoughts. That's what made me pay attention. I want to live, but I'm very much aware as I age and changes occur, that I'll have to decide how I want to live and I have to make it worthwhile.
If this falls under 'mysterious ways', I definitely got a message.
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