Holding the newspaper in their hands , not many people pay much attention to the " Obituaries " column . I also didn't . But past few days I have been reading them . And I have yet again learnt something ! Something important . Something to share about .
While I was today reading the same Obituary column , it struck me like a flash of light . Reading about the lives other people lived , this is what I have concluded .
1. Family
2. Friends
3. Associations
4. Contribution to the Society .
These are the things which matter the most to the people . Ask How ?
Ever noticed who all are mentioned in the column when a person dies ? Family and Friends at the top .
For now at least ! I am yet to find one which mentions that the person died happily and his soul may rest in peace while his Lawyer , accountant , Personal secretary are sitting beside him .
People who are your loved ones are mentioned , and it is they who feel the loss . I am not saying that others don't . But yes , when you are at death bed , you surely like to be around your loved ones .
Make a life that people remember you and miss you when you die . They have you in the memories . For what you did in your life . That is an Achievement !
Each one of us is gonna die . That is for sure . But how many of us are living to the fullest , or doing something that is actually gonna keep us in the memories of the people who are we working with . Few !
Everyone at their death bed for what I believe , cherishes the time they spent with their loved ones - parents , spouse , siblings . So , why not create those memories , so that you have something to cherish when you reach the deathbed .
Dream Richly
Live Fully
Learn to just let go
Love with all your heart
Leave the Earth better than you found it !
Everything to cherish , Nothing to regret !
And as the Chinese say - " The Best time to do a thing was the first time you thought of doing it . The Second best time is NOW ! "
While I was today reading the same Obituary column , it struck me like a flash of light . Reading about the lives other people lived , this is what I have concluded .
1. Family
2. Friends
3. Associations
4. Contribution to the Society .
These are the things which matter the most to the people . Ask How ?
Ever noticed who all are mentioned in the column when a person dies ? Family and Friends at the top .
For now at least ! I am yet to find one which mentions that the person died happily and his soul may rest in peace while his Lawyer , accountant , Personal secretary are sitting beside him .
People who are your loved ones are mentioned , and it is they who feel the loss . I am not saying that others don't . But yes , when you are at death bed , you surely like to be around your loved ones .
Make a life that people remember you and miss you when you die . They have you in the memories . For what you did in your life . That is an Achievement !
Each one of us is gonna die . That is for sure . But how many of us are living to the fullest , or doing something that is actually gonna keep us in the memories of the people who are we working with . Few !
Everyone at their death bed for what I believe , cherishes the time they spent with their loved ones - parents , spouse , siblings . So , why not create those memories , so that you have something to cherish when you reach the deathbed .
Dream Richly
Live Fully
Learn to just let go
Love with all your heart
Leave the Earth better than you found it !
Everything to cherish , Nothing to regret !
And as the Chinese say - " The Best time to do a thing was the first time you thought of doing it . The Second best time is NOW ! "
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