What's Next: Thoughts On What Happens After We Die

In February 2021, 1 was a retired minister that had just been diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer. The urologist performing the biopsy told me: "I'm sorry. It's a very aggressive form. You might want to begin your radiology treatments next week." I explained to the doc, "I have already thought about the possibility of cancer. I'm nearly 85 years old. I've had a great life. I have decided to opt for quality of life and skip any treatments. By the way, what is your best guess about the time remaining?" He stroked his beard and answered: "One year, maybe two".

Now, over two years later, I am still around. But my physical condition tells me that things have gone downhill over the past two months. It won't be long before I move forward to the next stop on my spiritual journey. As an ordained minister, this precious time between diagnosis and end stage has caused me to think about "What's Next?"