Where do we go when we die? Is there life after death?
Many people worry about the purpose of life, but how many actually ponder about the meaning of death? The inevitable, the first contract we sign at birth is that, one day, we will die.
So if it’s a problem that has no solution… is it still a problem?
Well, yes, is it still a problem, because it generates suffering—not only for the one experiencing it but also for those left behind as observers. Death is the moment when communication is cut off, when life “disconnects,” when we supposedly move to the other side. Some might say we’re now playing the harp in heaven or standing at St. Peter’s gate. So… let unveil what happens after death with a philosophical approach, a mind exercise.
But if death is so normal, why does it stir such intense feelings in us? Is it because God wants us to… not to sin? (That’s a joke. We’re not here to talk about God.) Let’s focus on death instead.
Why do we die? Why does it make us feel anxious? Sad? Today, we’ll explore some of these questions and perhaps uncover an unexpectedly logical response.
Table of Contents
1) Context: “It’s All About Perspective” “After all is after-life”
Most likely, you’re reading this from the Western world—how do I know? Well, this blog is in English, and English is a predominant language in the West. Maybe you’re in China using a translation app on your phone. Whatever the case, here’s why this matters: in the West, we often see death as a harsh, irreversible break. It’s a lost connection, a page forcefully torn from the book of life.
But, my friends, that’s not how the whole world sees it (surprise!).
In the East, those who pass away don’t just “vanish.” There’s an entire reverence for the dead, a belief that they remain nearby. Ancestors are venerated, as they’re believed to continue protecting the family. While they may not be physically present, offerings are made on altars or during festivals in their honor.
This small cultural difference has a massive impact on our psyche. For many, death is not like pressing “delete” and emptying the recycle bin. It’s more like switching tabs; your loved one is still “online,” just on a different screen.
A closer example of this can be found in Mexico’s Día de los Muertos. During this festival, the thin veil between worlds is lifted, allowing souls to visit for a while. Though this tradition has roots in ancient customs, it persists to this day, offering a different perspective on death.
2) What’s on the Other Side? What happens after death? To Know, You Must Take a Peak
To truly understand what’s on the other side of death, we’d need to cross to the other shore—and that’s not an experiment most of us are willing to volunteer for, right? We need “conclusive evidence,” but none can be obtained. It’s like asking a deaf person to describe sound or a blind person to explain color. These concepts are simply beyond our material grasp.
So, should we break out the Ouija board to find answers? Maybe later.
For those waiting for scientific proof, let’s be real: if you’re trying to weigh, measure, or calculate spiritual phenomena with physical tools, you’ll fail miserably. You cannot get spiritual truths through material means. Science and its instruments work for the physical world, but the spiritual realm requires its own set of “tools.”
At this point, you might be thinking, “This still seems a bit hypothetical.” Fair enough. But we can smile knowingly at the fact that many occultists, mystics, and philosophers have been exploring this for centuries.
3) The Caterpillar and the Chrysalis: A Metaphor for Death
If you need a more tangible analogy, think of the caterpillar. Before becoming a chrysalis, it mourns the end of its life as a caterpillar. It’s unaware that a transformation is about to take place. It grieves, just as we do when we think of death, unaware that it’s only a transition. Life doesn’t stop for the caterpillar or for us—it just moves to a new form.
This timeless fable symbolizes how humanity, like the caterpillar, often misunderstands the nature of death. The caterpillar sees the end of its life as a tragedy, unaware that it’s about to be reborn as something entirely new. Just as the caterpillar doesn’t stop living, we don’t either.
For humans, death is merely a transformation. Nature continues its work uninterrupted, shifting life into new forms and modes of existence. What we call “death” is nothing more than a misunderstanding of this process.
Even the body itself doesn’t “die” in the strictest sense. The body, which is a collection of cells powered by various energies, merely disbands. The energy that once unified those cells withdraws, and the cells return to the earth. Nothing truly disappears. Nature doesn’t allow for “nothingness.”
If we accept that energy cannot vanish, what does that mean for our consciousness? Does it also disintegrate with the body, or does it transcend the brain? Is our consciousness so intertwined with our physical being that it cannot exist without it? Perhaps… but let’s not forget: we existed before we were fully conscious. So maybe there’s more to this story.
4) Can We Exist Without Thought?
If it’s not the brain, not our thoughts, that make us “us,” then what is it? Could it be something else that binds everything together and allows us to experience life—perhaps the famous soul?
Cogito, ergo sum
“I think, therefore I am” – Descartes
The soul, of course, is often dismissed as superstition. It’s something we’ve all heard about, but because it cannot be measured, it’s not taken seriously. But here’s a thought: nothing can truly be measured. A meter is a meter by convention. Currencies fluctuate. Old truths become obsolete. Even scientific theories evolve and change.
Humans don’t have absolute knowledge of the external world. All we have is the inner report of the impressions we receive. Our perception is never truly accurate. We don’t even see the tree in front of us; we only see an inverted image projected onto our retinas. What our mind interprets is the nerve signals sent from that image. Our understanding of reality is limited.
The true essence of life, the “truth,” belongs to the internal spiritual realm, not the external physical one. To find the soul, we must look inward, not outward.
5) So, Do We Go Somewhere When We Die?
If we don’t die in the truest sense, where do we go? Do we become stars in the sky, reincarnate into another life, or haunt those who still owe us money?
Maybe all of that happens. Maybe none of it does. The hypothesis of eternal existence is enough to satisfy a curious soul for now. As the old saying goes, “Curiosity killed the cat”—perhaps it simply took the cat to another place.
Conclusion
Thank you for reading. You don’t have to believe any of this; it’s not mandatory. But as the seed of this idea takes root in your consciousness, life may offer you more proof—or more questions. Either way, the journey continues. Until next time, dear readers!
If you’d like to dive deeper into this topic, this post is inspired by the book “Ramacharaka: Life Beyond Death.”
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