When I think about how I would want my life eulogy to be described about me, I don’t view it as a morbid and depressing exercise.
I visualize it as an inspiring opportunity to continue or begin changing my course of action in life and start living how I envision my life to be lived.
- What traits and qualities do I want to possess and represent daily?
- What would I want people, society, family and friends to say about Who I Am?
- How do I want to contribute to the world?
How I convey myself in life – how others see me live
I hold many traits and personal qualities in high regard as a reflection of who I am. They dictate how I would like to interact in life and to be honest with myself.
- Treating others with respect- listening, respecting their opinions, point of view.
- Acting with kindness- Giving more to others than I receive.
- Helping- Being available to help others in times of need and assistance. Taking initiative to “ask” if someone needs help as I realize it is sometimes difficult to ask.
- Living life to best of my ability- Taking control of life and dictating where I want it to take me. Being cognizant of what I want to contribute to in life.
- Striving to be better- Not settling for average or acceptable. Being the best person I can be.
- Smiling- Welcoming a positive outlook on life, passing it onto others who may be in need of a positive uplift, carrying gratitude with me at all times
- Listened- listened to others with open and non judging ears, genuinely absorbed an interest in who they are
- Brought laughter or a smile to others- Giving an ounce of enjoyment and connection to others who would appreciate an injection of colour into hazy grey dullness of a day.
- Accepted others for who they are- Believing in others for the person they are, want to be. Seeing the good in each person and accepting their flaws just as others choose to accept mine.
- Share in the happiness of others- celebrate and acknowledge it with them. Help them “realize” the happiness.
- Be grateful- Give thanks each day and be grateful for what we have been blessed with in life.
Traits and special qualities
Key qualities and traits I would like to develop and possess functioning throughout life;
- kind
- generous
- motivating
- inspiring
- dedicated
- helping
- creative
- self improving/continual growth
- positive
- strong family bond
- Identify the greatness in others
Contributions to the world
Some defining ways in which I want to be remembered with contributions to society and the world around me;
- Gave to the world more than he received
- Helped others improve their lives
- Gave another perspective to life
- Helped others enjoy their lives
- Helped make the world a better place to live
- Contributed to society in a positive way for improvement
- Contributed to helping others feeling good about themselves
Incorporating these qualities, traits, principle values and life contributions into short term
- Live Your Legend hosting- Connecting with others, bringing together a support group that will assist others in the process of improving their lives. Developing personal leadership and helping to solve problems. Help others identify and uncover their passions. Continual self improvement in many areas such as communication, motivation, encouragement, positivity.
- (my blog) The Hatching Dream- Providing possible self improvement resources for others, contributing to the possible goal of happiness for others, continual self development and learning.
- Self Reflection of progression and improvement for life value areas goals- family, writing, self development, creativity development, health, helping others.
Being accountable and specific with my qualities and principle values will allow me to continue to develop and strengthen them in the most efficient way I choose.
This will ensure I continue to live the way I envision with the highest integrity.
These two posts have been really nice. While it may be a common enough thought exercise or philosophical question for people, I know very few who have gone through it in this depth, myself included.
It might well be time for a bit of introspection to see if I am, or how I can, more effectively live the kind of life that brings meaning.
Thank you
Pete 🙂
Pete, thanks for your insight and comments. They are very much appreciated. The task of thinking about a eulogy I must admit seemed very dark but for myself, became inspiring and a point of reference to see how close/far I am to living how I envision….which is closest to my true self.
If this were a mandatory exercise, the world would be a much better place.
Beautiful article!
Thank you Christel for your comments and appreciation of the article.