Writing Your Eulogy

Posted in Character, Integrity, Personal Growth by PCraig on June 14, 2012

Have you ever wondered what people will say about you after you die?  Would you like to be a fly on the wall to listen at your own funeral?  The fact is you are determining those conversations right now.  By the way you are currently living your life, opinions and influence is being formed.

What do you want them to say?  Things like:

“You know I think he really cared about people.”

“I believe you could always depend on her.”

“His stand for truth was unshakeable.”

We live in a very shallow culture that is all wrapped up in what’s in it for ME or what have you done for ME lately attitude.  A person wrapped up in themselves makes for a pretty small package.  How can we break away from this to become the person we want others to remember?  Here are a few thoughts:

  • Think about the consequences of every decision you make
  • Don’t just think less of yourself, but think of yourself less
  • Remember that a good name is worth more than any money or possessions

Do you have a good name?  What are some things you could change about yourself to rewrite your future eulogy into what you would want said?

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