Last moment of happiness: scientists explain why some people face death with a smile

Simon Boas, who openly shared his battle with cancer, passed away on July 15 at the age of 47. A few days before his death, he shared his unexpected feelings with the BBC: "My pain is under control and I'm incredibly happy – it may sound strange, but I feel more happy than ever before."

Happiness before death: paradox or reality?

At first glance, it may seem illogical to feel happy when death is near. However, studies show that people who are experiencing the moment of approaching death often express themselves more positively than those who are only thinking about it. This suggests that the actual experience of death may be less terrifying than we imagine.

Acceptance and gratitude for every moment

Simon Boas emphasized the importance of enjoying life and appreciating every moment it gives us. Awareness of the inevitability of death can deepen our sense of gratitude for life, helping us to focus on our true values.

Finding meaning even in the darkest of times

Viktor Frankl, a famous psychiatrist who survived the horrors of Auschwitz, argued that even in the most difficult circumstances, a person can find meaning and purpose in life.

Auschwitz became a symbol of mass murder, inhuman torture, medical experiments, and other crimes against humanity committed by the Nazi regime in the Auschwitz-Birkenau camp during World War II.

Viktor Frankl's idea of the meaning of life became the basis of logotherapy, which aims to help people find meaning and value in their existence, even when they are faced with terminal illness.

Happiness and meaning: what is more important at the end of life?

Research shows that for people approaching the end of life, happiness is closely intertwined with the sense of meaning. Social connections, joy from simple things, positive thinking, and the realization of one's own significance help to find inner peace and joy even in the face of death.

Johan's story: the power of acceptance and inner peace

The story of Johan, a patient with an incurable disease, vividly demonstrates this phenomenon. Despite his physical limitations and the approaching end, Johan found happiness in accepting his fate, focusing on the aspects of life that mattered to him, and supporting other people.

Happiness even in the most difficult circumstances

The experience of those facing death shows that happiness is possible even in the most difficult circumstances. Acceptance of one's own mortality, gratitude for life, and the search for meaning help you live every day to the fullest, no matter how much time you have left.

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