If your life ended today, what would your memorial service look like? An important question to ask yourself!
This is actually one of the most important questions you can ask yourself. Game over, end of the road, no more “do overs”, no more second chances, no more tomorrows to fix today.
So, who will gather to honor your life? How will you be remembered? How will they describe your life and your contributions to theirs?
This whole idea came to me after attending a memorial service for the husband of my friend. He passed away suddenly while doing what he loved-playing golf. While his death was very tragic, what we learned at the service was that his life was one of incredible accomplishments at every level.
When his professional accomplishments were remembered, they brought most of the successful people in the room to their knees! His success was the direct result of hard work, discipline and a passion for life. He was remembered fondly by his lifelong friends and workers as tough, fair and someone you would always want on your team.
But even more important than his professional success was how he impacted people on a personal level. There we over 300 people at the service and everyone could tell a “story” about this man that would bring a smile to your face. His children, grandchildren, wife and friends had incredibly funny, heartfelt stories that described a person who clearly lived every minute of his life to the fullest.
So ask yourself today, before you reach the end of the road, how will you be remembered? Will your children say you were the best parent you could be? Will your friends recount the importance of you in their lives? Will you be remembered for your integrity, kindness, courage, smile? Would you fill a room with people who loved you and will truly miss you?
If not, remember it is never too late to make things right-it is never too late to change.
Good luck on your journey!
Warmly,
Ellen Banks
Tags: legacy, personal transformation, quality of life, relationships