As many of you know this month I am participating in NaBloPoMo with Blogher. Today I decided to answer one of their writing prompts.
What do you hope people remember about you after you’re gone?
Initially I was going to skip this prompt. It sounded a little morbid. But then I thought “after your’re gone does not have to mean after you have died. It can mean after you have gone as in left someone’s presence. That, I think, is a much better and less morbid question.
What do you hope people remember about you after you have gone from their presence?
You may say who cares? Why should I care what other people think about me? Or, what other people think about me is none of my business. I happen to agree that it is their business and no you should not be overly concerned with what others think of you. Buuuuutttt…. feeling valued is an important aspect of having a more joyful life. Knowing that your presence on this planet, at your job, within your family, withing your community, etc matters makes us feel valued and happier.
When you interact with people you want to leave the situation knowing that your presence mattered in a positive way. What you don’t want them to think, as my dad would say, is “so long, so long, you rascal you!” So don’t be a Joy Thief! When you are gone, don’t you want to have left someone smiling? When you are gone don’t you want people to feel glad that they talked to you? When you are gone, don’t you want people to feel inspired by what you said or did? I know I do.
When I am gone I want people to feel encouraged. When I’m gone I want people to remember that their greatest dreams and desires are worth pursuing. When I’m gone I want people to remember that things can improve and get better. When I am gone I want people to remember to Chase Joy!
What do you want people to remember when you have gone from their presence?
That i was a kind person. Who loved with all my heart. I know not all people will remember the positive part of me i just hope that they do.
I would hope that they remember that I made a difference in their lives somehow…that would be really huge for me.
I would like them to remember me for always leaving someone in a better place.
Love how you handle this. I have so many things I want to be remembered for it's hard.
Great spin on the perspective. I rarely think of things like this but you are right, I rather leave a person (people) with my lasting impression or memory that I am a good respectable person. Not the opposite where people were happy I am gone and I was a nuisance.
I want people to remember that I lived life to the fullest and be inspired by it!
I agree with you, I hope people are left with a positive experience when I leave them. I hope to leave them more enlightened in some way, and with a smile on their faces.
I hope they remember me and my good heart. I am always trying to be optimistic and help people.
I love this post. It is so important to chase joy and go for what you want and what makes you happy. I always say that happy is a choice, so I can defiantly relate to this message.
All the Best,
Allison Jones | http://www.LiveLifeWellBlog.com
I love your perspective on this topic. You never know what a person is going through and how maybe a smile or kind gesture can make a difference.
I hope people remember me as the person who always wanted them to enjoy life and laugh.
I hope that people remember me as a person who tried to get them to laugh more.
I would want people to remember me as a person of peace. I didn't realize there was so much introspective thought involved with NaBlaPoMo. I'll have to try the next one. 🙂
I would rather leave them smiling. Most definitely. 🙂 Joy is a wonderful thing.
I want people to remember what I did right things and how much I love God, family and friends.
I hope people remember me in a positive light. I hope that I made a difference in the world
I want people to remember how much I loved my family. I believe family is number importance in our lives and mine knows how much I love and adore them.
I hear what you are saying about this question and I like your answer. When I read it, I interpreted the question sort of as an internal question. Like what is it that we hope to impart onto someone else, for me, I would hope to make someone's life easier and better after coming into contact with me. I wouldn't want to bring negativity if that makes sense. I love what you said though, I totally agree and would want the same for myself, great points and great outlook!
That is a great thought. I do hope I am remembered in a positive way when I leave.
What a great question to ponder. I want people to think that I enriched and brought value to their life in some way.
I want anyone I leave the presence of to remember me in a nice way. Being a kind and supportive person is important to me.
I always hope people remember me as a kind person. I try to be kind to everyone I come in contact with.
I want people to remember that I pushed them to have a sense of adventure and try something they maybe wouldn't have previously.
I want people to know that they are valuable and important. I want people to be inspired to reach their full potential. I also hope I make people laugh hysterically! 🙂
I want people to remember that I really care about them and that I never gave a smile I didn't mean. I like your interpretation on "gone".
I want them to know that they were loved and respected. I also want them to laugh at all the goofiness, not cry.
The one thing that I love about myself is the ability to leave a place with people laughing or at least smiling .. even the grumpiest looking person? I will have them smiling by the time I leave, even if it was a quick trip to the store downtown – I enjoy having others smiling and making their day in any way I can. I want people to remember me as the happy gal who is always just happy to say hi, how are you to others.
I think that more than anything, I want them to know that I am genuine and that I truly care about others. I would want them to feel like they were heard.
More than anything, I don't want my friends and family to be sad when I am gone. I would want them to know that they are not alone and that I cherished every moment I had with them.
I hope people remember that I always stood up for what I believed in and never just kept my mouth shut. I also hope they remember that above all else, I believed in diversity, peace and love.
Like Robin, I've always feared I'll be forgotten about. Not sure what I want people to remember, honestly. Never thought about it. I just want my family to be happy no matter what.
In every post you write, you let the light of your soul shine through. I love your answer. I think leaving behind a legacy of joy is a beautiful thing.
I love your answer. You definitely spread joy wherever you go and I think that others will remember that once you have left their presence.
I will be happy if people remember me at all. I always fear that people will forget me once I am gone.