Dr Myles Munroe said the grave is the richest place on earth because it carries within it dreams that never materialized. Who knows, a cure for HIV could have been discovered by someone who never got a chance or someone too scared to chase their dreams. There is usually an inscription on every tomb that has a summary of the deceased. An example is Albert Einsten, 14 March 1879 – 18 April 1955. The noted days are his birth and death dates and the rest of his life is represented with a hyphen. Similarly, our whole lives will be represented with a hypen when we are gone. The good news is, we have control of what the "-" description will be. I like Ralph Waldo Emerson's quote,"When you were born you were crying and everyone else was smiling. Live your life so at the end, you're the one who is smiling and everyone else is crying." What comes to mind if I mentioned Princess Diana, Steve Jobs, Mother Theresa? What about Saddam Hussein,Hitler and Idi Amin? The polar feelings you had are based on how these people made an impact in the world. How will your loved ones and the world remember you when you are gone? The important thing is not how many people remember you but the difference you make in your circle of influence. Life is more than going to college, working, paying bills and then die. Your life can have meaning and make an impact long after you are gone.
Do you realize that you are writing the pages of your life by the choices you make and the actions you take on a daily basis? If you saw your life history printed on the pages of a newspaper would you and your loved ones be proud of it? So, how does anyone live an impactful and significant life? The answer is pretty simple; ask yourself what you want to be remembered for and then take daily actions towards it. This exercise would enable you identify what is most important to you and help you stay on track.
You will be remembered either for the problems you created or the ones you solved. Choose wisely.
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