How People Want to be Remembered
Attending a funeral service or memorial is a time that reminds us of how short life really is – no matter whether the person you are there for is young or very old. When you hear the speeches and remembrances of others, it is common to consider how we ourselves, might be remembered.
In a world of diverse cultures, beliefs and personalities, everyone basically wants the same thing when it comes to how they are remembered. They want to be remembered in a positive light not for their accomplishments, but more importantly, that they meant something in the lives of others.
If you are in the position of having to speak at a service, or maybe just expressing your sympathies to someone who has lost a loved one, you will more than likely speak of the good they may have done, or a trait they had that made them so special.
Often people are remembered by recalling a particular incident that shows how they affected others. Perhaps a funny or light-hearted story that shows how the person brought laughter to others, or examples of how they were a special mother, father, sister, brother, daughter, etc. It is at times like these when we may re-examine our lives and reconsider what our priorities in life should be.
How do you want to be remembered? As someone who was successful in business and made a lot of money? Or as someone who touched people’s lives and did their best to make the world a better place? It is a very interesting question to ponder.