Say to another person, “You’re going to die” and see what happens.  They might get mad.  They might run.  Or they might try to take you out first. 

Sure, it would sound like a threat.  But it’s simply a statement of fact—one that hits a little too close to home for most people to take well.

Have you ever considered this:  Why are people shocked when a person dies?  This is the ONE THING that we know will happen to every one of us:  Death. 

I’ve been accused, on occasion, of being cynical.  Truth is, I’m an optimist—and a realist.  But here’s the deal:  If you’re realistic about an upsetting subject?  You’ll be called cynical.  People get mad if you deceive them, and sometimes they get even madder when you speak the truth.  Just depends on the subject.    

The news of Michael Jackson’s death last week didn’t surprise me.  Now, it’s not that I expected (more…)