Reflections

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  1. sparrow51014
    sparrow
    3 days ago

    Another question
    come to mind . . .

    How do I think I will be remembered?

  2. Mary
    Mary
    4 days ago

    I would like to be remembered as being kind, warm and welcoming.

  3. Robin Ann
    Robin Ann
    4 days ago

    Some that come to mind, are compassionate, kind, loyal, supportive, deep and trusting. An adventurous soul!

  4. J
    Julio Marquez
    4 days ago

    by whom? For how long into the distant horizon of future peoples’ memories? It does seem important to make an impact somehow if that is what matters to one’s pride & spirit.

    These questions allow me to rest without needing to answer, it is a difficult question for me anyways.

    There must come a point where a civilization that once stood is no longer remembered by any present one.

    After letting it sink in and my existential anxiety settle down I can now answer I want to remembered for caring about preserving nature in whatever form that may metamorphosize into as for right now that’s a “pipe dream”.

  5. Linda72766
    Linda
    4 days ago

    As a funny and kind person who helped many people along the way.

  6. Charlie T
    Charlie T
    4 days ago

    Oh boy, it feels a bit funny to say these things or to write them down. A bit Braggy or narcissistic.
    This could be my low self esteem talking.
    But, I would like to be remembered as kind, helpful, funny, adventurous, and thoughtful.
    I think about Steve Jobs and his regrets while he was dying. I think what happens is, people get very closed in and fearful, and think it’s only important to be kind to their immediate family. Everyone else gets shown the tough, mean, powerful, cruel, and successful person.
    We have been taught to believe that it’s us against them. Us against the “others”. That if someone else gets more, I will get less. That there is scarcity.
    That there’s not enough to go around and some
    people will just have to suffer. All of this thinking is so small minded and shows a lack of creativity. We are problem solving machines. There is enough.
    Sorry for the detour. A lot on my mind.

    1. Joseph
      Joseph McCann
      4 days ago

      Thank you, Charlie, I enjoyed the read.

  7. Ose
    Ose
    4 days ago

    It would be nice if people would remember care and loving kindness received and may be sometimes deep running support, sometimes possibly healing of kindred hearts and beyond. Thank you.

  8. Ngoc Nguyen
    Ngoc Nguyen
    4 days ago

    I want to be remembered for the charitable deeds I did to people rather than people remembering me.

    1. L
      Loc Tran
      4 days ago

      As if the idea itself, I support it. This gives us greater control. People can think what they think.

    2. L
      Loc Tran
      4 days ago

      My Ngoc, as my high school friend, Lindsey, has corrected me before. She told me that when we say that we want to do something to someone, it’s negative. When it’s positive, we use “for.” I’m sure you mean that you want to be remembered for the cherritable works you do “for” people.

  9. Jenifer
    Jenifer
    4 days ago

    As someone who expressed love to all

    1. Jenifer
      Jenifer
      4 days ago

      Thank for those who have emailed me about your interest in the group video call! (Email if you didn’t see it: [email protected]) Excited to get this going and will be sending an email regarding dates/times and purpose of this group video call, etc. Stay tuned!

  10. L
    Loc Tran
    4 days ago

    I was born to play the piano. I want to be remembered as a piano player with interests and pursuits beyond the keys living a lifestyle close to a typical person.

  11. Yram
    Yram
    4 days ago

    I cared and showed up.
    That my relationships were healthy to me and others.
    That I was a good steward of the land.
    That I made a difference and carried out my purpose.

  12. Patti
    sunnypatti
    4 days ago

    She was a bright, shining light who loved everyone.

  13. Michele
    Michele
    4 days ago

    As a loving mom and caring friend. I remember reading somewhere ‘what others think of me is none of my business’ so it’s none of my business how I want to be remembered by others. I just try to be loving, kind, thoughtful, and caring. I’m not perfect, make mistakes, try to learn from them and remain focused on positivity and living in the present.

    Enjoy the weekend everyone.

    1. Mary
      Mary Mantei
      3 days ago

      Living in the moment, Michelle, without attachement to what other’s think. Beautiful.

    2. Charlie T
      Charlie T
      4 days ago

      I’m right with ya on this 💯%, Michelle.

  14. D
    Dawn Elaine Bowie
    4 days ago

    Wow! I had to pray over this one for a long time, but it finally came to me:

    “In the end, she surrendered and He shone through her so all you could see was Him.”

    1. Mary
      Mary
      4 days ago

      That is so so beautiful, Dawn Elaine☀️☀️☀️

  15. Mary
    Mary Mantei
    4 days ago

    She loved and lived fully.

    1. Mary
      Mary
      4 days ago

      Yes! ♥️

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