How We Want To Be Remembered

As the years pass by, I tend to think more and more about how I would like to be remembered. What are the words people will use when they speak of me?

Before turning 60 I can't say that I thought about this often, or if I thought about it at all. Life was at a different stage; busy with work more than down time, and planning what would be next. Trying to figure out how to get to retirement and be able to comfortably enjoy it.

Now that I am "semi-retired", and working part-time, there has been more time to reflect on life. What once was important no longer is, and there is clarity about what truly matters. A few things I have learned:
  1. A clean house is nice, but nobody comes over to see your house - they come over to see you.
  2. All the material things we once sought no longer matter.
  3. We truly need very little to be happy.
  4. When they tell you to stop and smell the roses, you really should.
  5. Spending time with Mother Nature can heal a broken soul.
  6. Put chores aside and have fun as much as possible.
  7. Keep a journal; writing down your thoughts clears the mind and refreshes you for another day.
  8. Separate yourself from negative people or they will drag you down. As they say "misery loves company".
  9. Spend as much time as possible with family and friends.
  10. Smile often and laugh until you cry.
  11. If you have grandchildren - spoil them.
  12. Do good deeds.
As I think about how I wish to be remembered, some of the words I hope will be spoken are: warm, friendly, giving, kind, humble and humorous. In the meantime, I will remain humble and grateful, and live a good life welcoming others into my world. 



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