What will your legacy be when your time here on Earth has run out? Have you given any thought to what remnants of you people will hold onto? It's funny, this topic came to mind as I spoke with a few people I know in reference to someone we know who has passed on.
What was really crazy is that when we discussed this particular individual, we all had this instantaneous look come across our faces that distinctly said, "Yeah, oh well!" with little regard. I listened to their stories about this person before chiming in to share the eventful introduction I'd had. The impression left behind of this person was to the far corner of favorable. The bottom line is that we were all in agreement that none of us would be making any serious effort to attend the homegoing service for this individual.
Let me explain, my memory of this person involves me being referred to as 'one of those bitches!' I was so caught off guard that it took a minute for me to realize that the vile words spilling out of that person's mouth was a very weak attempt at humor and were directed at me. As I write this, I am trying to be careful so as not to indicate when the person passed, what the individual's sex was or where I might know the person from because people have a tendency to read between the lines and make ill-fated assumptions. I'm not here to throw dirt on someone who can no longer defend him or herself. I am merely here to enlighten you of the lasting impression you have the ability to implant in the mind of others.
Are you boisterous, obnoxious, brazen, one who people move away from instead of draw to? (Qualities of the departed)
My family and closest friends can co-sign as I share characteristics of my own personality, good and bad. I'm loveable yet moody, perhaps the scales of my inner Libra are sometimes off-kilter *shrugging* -- I am thoughtful and considerate yet withdrawn and often a loner. God is the head of my life, yet I often pray for patience because I bore of people and circumstances very easily when the interest is depleted. I can be brutally honest and overly sensitive! *shrugging yet again*
The most important thing I want everyone to know about me is that I love my son very much -- and I couldn't make it through this life without my music.
Blessings
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My love, you would be excruciatingly boring if not for those complexities and contrasts. And because of those, we have Detrel. :)
Like everyone else, I have good and bad tendencies. However, I hope that my smile and outgoing nature is something that is celebrated when I leave. We have to take heed regarding the footprints we leave behind. Always.
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