A “very long life” refers to a lifespan significantly exceeding the average life expectancy for a human, often considered to be living well into old age, like reaching 100 years or more, which is sometimes called “longevity” or being a centenarian; essentially, living much longer than most people do.
Key points about a very long life:
Definition: Living significantly beyond the average lifespan for humans.
Term used: “Longevity” is the scientific term for a long life.
Centenarian: Someone who lives to be 100 years old or older.
Factors contributing to a long life: Genetics, healthy lifestyle choices like diet and exercise, access to quality healthcare, and positive social connections.
Concept? Or fact???
When and if an individual has a notion of the afterlife, life loses its glitter!
We are here on Earth, yes! Questions avail:
- My purpose?
- What comes next?
- What is considered a ‘long life’? What is the ‘average’ lifespan?
A myriad of thoughts assail me!
According to the CDC, the average life expectancy in the United States is currently 77.5 years. This breaks down to 74.8 years for males and 80.2 years for females.
Key points:
- Gender difference: Women generally have a longer life expectancy than men.
- Recent trends: Life expectancy in the US has slightly increased in recent years after a decline related to COVID-19.
The purpose of life on Earth can be interpreted in many ways, including:
– According to the Bible
The Bible says that the purpose of life is to love God and show that love to others so they can know God. The Bible also says that people should live their lives to glorify God.
– According to Taking Charge of Your Wellbeing
The purpose of life is to use your gifts to contribute to the world. This could mean playing music, helping friends, or bringing joy to others.
According to the Greater Good Science Center
Some ways to find your purpose in life include:
– Identifying what you care about
– Recognizing your strengths and talents
– Volunteering
– Cultivating positive emotions like gratitude and awe
– Looking to people you admire
What comes next?
According to many religious beliefs, what comes after life on Earth is an “afterlife,” often described as a state of existence in a spiritual realm like Heaven, where individuals may experience either eternal happiness or punishment depending on their actions in life, though the specifics vary greatly across different faiths; however, from a purely scientific perspective.
Key points about the concept of “afterlife”:
– Religious interpretations:
Most religions believe in some form of afterlife, with common ideas including Heaven (a place of reward), hell (a place of punishment), or a spiritual realm where the soul continues to exist.
Individual beliefs:
People may hold diverse personal beliefs about what happens after death, ranging from strong faith in a specific afterlife concept to skepticism or agnosticism.
Scientific perspective:
Science currently cannot prove or disprove the existence of an afterlife, as the concept falls outside the realm of empirical testing.
According to the Bible, Jesus said many things about the afterlife, including:
- Eternal life Jesus said that those who believe in him will have eternal life and will not be judged. He also said that eternal life with Jesus begins when someone asks him into their lives.
- Resurrection Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die” (John 11:25-26).
- The day of judgment The day of judgment is when all the dead will be raised, souls will be reunited with bodies, and God will judge all people and nations.
- Choosing wisely Jesus warned people to choose wisely, saying, “Enter through the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it” (Matthew 7:13–14).
https://www.countryliving.com/life/g32024974/bible-verses-about-death/