Ina Müller: Old love letters disposed of - a look at dying

Ina Müller: Old love letters disposed of - a look at dying

The North German singer Ina Müller from the Cuxhaven district is currently a topic of conversation. In the talk show “3nach9” she spoke openly about her moving thoughts about finitude and the consequences she draws from them. Müller's decision to get rid of old love letters is particularly striking. “There is nothing more depressing than sitting in a rocking chair at 80 and reading about how great life used to be,” she explained. A step that symbolizes her preparation for growing old and death, as she herself describes it. She celebrated her 60th birthday in the summer and is now releasing her new album “6.0”, which addresses themes such as death, change and humor in old age, which play a central role for her personally. NORDSEE-ZEITUNG reports that Müller speaks amusedly but also thoughtfully about the phase of her life that lies ahead of her.

But that's not all that concerns the artist. In her conversation, she also discussed her desire to join a euthanasia association. This consideration is not just driven by personal interest; The social debate about euthanasia has become even more explosive due to the tragic suicide of the Kessler twins, which Müller is very aware of. “It makes sense to become a member of such an association, regardless of my health,” she explains, having already found out about the statutes. Süddeutsche Zeitung reports that she has a critical stance on the public discussion on the topic and notes that assisted suicide is not sufficiently discussed in Germany.

The challenges of aging

Müller does not have a fundamental problem with aging, but notes that respect for older people in society has decreased. In her reflections, she emphasizes that women are often more resilient than men when dealing with age. An interesting facet that she brings into the discussions about aging and that makes people sit up and take notice. She has clear ideas about what she wants for herself. She firmly rejects a longevitarian trend, such as striving for a life that lasts over 120 years. n-tv reports from her clear words: “I don’t want to live to be 120 years old.” In doing so, she clearly sets herself apart from social expectations.

Ina Müller is authentic and blunt in her statements. So while she addresses the challenges of life in a profound way with her music and the new album, she gives an insight into her personal philosophy by dealing with her own finiteness. This openness not only appeals to her fans, but also stimulates a broader discussion about dealing with age and the courage to confront one's own end.