That's an easy one for me. When I lived in the states I watched a lot of re-runs of the old Andy Griffith TV show. So, when I pass the Good Lord can just make me about 20 years younger, hang a couple good cameras around my neck, slap a fishing pole in my hand and drop my sorry arse smack dab in the middle of Mayberry for all eternity.
Maybe God trying to tell you something? Just saying....
Not asking anyone to reject their religious beliefs, just put them aside and give a personal opinion in human terms and thinking.
I like that. I like that a lot. Reminds me of a 60's Twilight Zone episode. In it several people were in a room watching old b&w home movies with no sound. For some people in the room it was the hight of enjoyment while for others it was complete misery. The premise being, some of the people in the room were in heaven while others were in hell.That's an easy one for me. When I lived in the states I watched a lot of re-runs of the old Andy Griffith TV show. So, when I pass the Good Lord can just make me about 20 years younger, hang a couple good cameras around my neck, slap a fishing pole in my hand and drop my sorry arse smack dab in the middle of Mayberry for all eternity.
There was another one where a gangster bought the big one and ended up in a place full of wine, woman and song. Every gal was his for the asking, as was anything else he wanted. He always had the winning hand and everything always went his way. He was happy at 1st, but then he started reflecting on his past wrongs and decided he didn't deserve to be in heaven and asked to be sent to hell instead. That's when he was informed that he hadn't been sent to heaven and this was in fact hell!
That in a nutshell is my belief.,.. Cornered by our own perspective and choices...look neither high nor low tis in your midst.
Look at most any crowd scene and you'll see there were black citizens in Mayberry. Foreign folks too. Otis, the town drunk, was treated with the same compassion as any other citizen as was Barney, the somewhat inept deputy. Therein lies the lesson and the appeal of The Andy Griffith show for me. Nothing wrong with poking fun at your fellow man, but when all is said and done, be there for one another, especially those less fortunate. Andy, the sheriff, set folks straight on that in a number of episodes, all the while maintaining justice without a gun. Glorified reality? You bet. Pure Heaven!
Sorry maybe I wasn't clear, I was simply saying I cannot fathom I could come up with a "perfect" existence better than that promised. Change it up and maybe say what's the best life idea I can think of in this world, IDK, a private island, with me and my "perfect" wives, with plenty of meat to eat and a personal chef and maid. Friends stopping by to visit from time to time, but with plenty of unlimited Data on a perfect network signal for keeping up to date. If Allah would forgive me a bit of Good Pale Ale and Bocks wouldn't be a bad addition.
Now that you mention it, with those conditions thrown in, I'd be content with my current situation as well.
I don't know exactly... but seems a great option compared to every single idea I've ever heard... I frankly don't know how to explain or even contemplate the unexplainable... One of my 'dream' scenarios would be that this existence is a training ground...and once we learn to set aside jealousy, envy, hate...and learn to embrace, truly embrace caring compassion, love for all.... that we will be ready to move on to the next existence.