How to be Remembered
During a conversation
between a young man and a middle-aged man, the young man asked, "How do
you want to be remembered?" The middle-aged man smiled and replied,
"Do you think people will remember you after your demise?" The young
man said, "Maybe."
The middle-aged man
continued, "Pay attention to what I am telling you and carve it in your
heart."
"Let us not lead
a life to be remembered; let us lead a life filled with wonderful moments where
we are at peace with ourselves and others."
"Let us not
focus on creating wealth for many generations to come. While it may sound good
to save for your grandchildren, remember that it could also foster their
lethargy."
"Let us not live
our lives to impress others. It is our life, and we should live it on our terms."
"Once you are
gone, for a few weeks your family might miss you, for a few days your friends
will miss you, but after a few hours, everyone will return to their
routines."
"But if you
still insist on being remembered, we should strive to be selfless individuals
whose thoughts, words, and deeds inspire future generations. For example,
people like Mozart in the musical world, Swami Vivekananda in the spiritual
realm, Martin Luther King Jr., Nelson Mandela, Che Guevara, Lee Kuan Yew, and
many others. These individuals lived lives that changed the lives of others.
Unless we break away from the rat race of daily life, focusing on paying off
loans and impressing society, there is little reason for people to remember
us."
The young man
interjected, "But the world also remembers tyrants like Hitler and Idi
Amin."
The middle-aged man
replied, "They are cited as examples of how not to lead a life. If you
still feel that their actions are justified, act and follow their path. The
choice is yours."
M.L. Narendra Kumar
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