Hi Folks,

I noticed in Europe that folks had a different comfort level with death than we usually have in the US. For me, death is a bummer and even when people I barely know pass, it saddens and depresses me. But in Europe I definitely sensed a different acceptance level and comfort with it just being part of human existance. Less fear. Less sadness. It was tangible.

We visited 2 different Ossuaries while we toured. Both displayed piles of bones which had either been placed into artistic presentations or had been adorned with paint and symbols.

Here's one of them we visited:

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My theory on why people react differently is that their societies are more mature and the ever present ancient history has engrained in their societies a constant reminder of our personal temporary status and how generations and generations of people have passed before them. In the US, we have only a brief history and 3 long lifetimes have passed since the country was started.

So is it a case of a mature civilization versus an immature one? Or am I alone in my discomfort with death?

Brian

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