The clock has struck 12 here in Singapore….today is my birthday…yet instead of thinking about how to celebrate my birthday, I’ve just spent the last hour trying to compose my eulogy.
I have read from one of the several self help books that if we have no idea what our life’s purpse is, we can start with the end in mind - that is, how we want our eulogy to be. I know it can sound pretty morbid to think about death, but the idea of writing our own eulogy is appealing and can provide some form of clarity when we are confused about what our aspirations are, feel that we are at a crossroad or confused over which life direction to take.
So, I was very happy to come across a blog post on an eulogy posted by Todd Goldfarb on wethechange.com .
After a whole day of outing, I finally have the time now to sit and reflect how should mine be…………
Evelyn Lim spent the first part of her life searching for her own identity and purpose. She passed away peacefully, at the age of _______, knowing that she had not only fulfilled that but inspired others into finding theirs.
She lived her dream of inspiring others through the insights and knowledge that she acquired. Her stories were enriching and often sparked lively discussions on the internet. Her words touched the core of many readers who have been lost and confused. Her enouragement lifted the souls of many who were weary. Many people across the world were inspired to make a positive change.
Evelyn lived a life of abundance. First, and foremost, she gained much as a wife and mother. She was loved as much as she had shown love and care to her family. She was taught several important lessons by her family. Her travels were doorways in opening her mind to what was out there. She lived the lifestyle of her dreams, having the freedom and flexibility to do what she wanted to do, and to pursue her passions. She spent her life trying to find that balance and she did. She had it all - love, financial abundance, great health and a spirituality that she did not know that she possessed.
Her legacy will continue to live on through the work she has started. Her writings continue to provide gems of wisdom to others. Her daugthers, from having spent much valuable time with their mother, are empowered women in their own right. Her husband is a better man for the life that they had shared together.
Evelyn expressed her gratitude of how her life had turned out, during her final moments. She knew that she had lived a life that mattered not only to herself but many others. She had found peace.
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Borrowing the idea from Todd, I would sincerely like to invite some of my friends (Alison, Barns, Shafir, Wil, Alvin , Gordon and Tiat) to write theirs. I hope this exercise of thinking and writing their eulogies down can help them clarify their life’s purpose. I would like to end this post with this inspirational quote, to share with them, as well as all readers to this blog…
“What you stand for is what you will become.”
—- Bryd Baggett
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WOW– Great Stuff Evelyn…..very inspiring read for me, as I site here on a lazy, rainy Sunday in New York. I really do think this is a practice everyone can benefit…
Also, I am in the middle of reading Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now”….if you have not already read this incredible book, I highly recommend you picking it up soon!!!
All the best, in love and abundance,
Todd
I gotta laugh…we have just bought “The Power Of Now” two weeks ago and my husband is reading it first. I’ve heard that it is an incredible book. Looks like we have many common interest
Have a wonderful Christmas,
Evelyn
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My dear Evelyn,
I’m just so delighted having read your eulogy. It demonstrates the essence of your life of the past few years. What a fantastic way of claiming the potential of our life’s purpose. May we all endeavor to live up to these standards of the riches available to us.
Bless you in the coming year.
Love & Light,
Jim
Thank you, Jim, for your kind comments.
The question that I have been asking myself is not whether I am making a living but whether I am making a life.
Baring my innermost thoughts on this blog, is a dare that I took upon myself. Without confronting my own fears and sharing them, I would not then be able to explore how to help others. I intend to live the dream of touching the hearts of many.
With much joy and appreciation,
Evelyn
Reminds of the scene of the old man with his family at the graveyard site in the movie “Saving Private Ryan”.
Everyone has a higher calling to make this a better world and inspiring others to do the same.
You hit it right on!
Thanks, John
We wouldn’t want to live our life in vain, would we?
Have a Wonderful New Year!
Evelyn
I love how your eulogy highlights how you inspired your family. That is a great reminder to me that I’m not alone. Not only do I have friends and family for support, but I actually can offer support to them as well.
And, in the end, even if I don’t save the world, if I’ve touched someone else, I’ve lived a good life.
Hi Cathy, you brought up a very good point. Many of us have dreams about changing the world. Yet we often forget that we can begin with our closest ones. Being an inspiration to my daugthers is a good place to start for me.
Love and light,
Evelyn
Good one, Evelyn.
Thank you for leaving comment on my eulogy. Isn’t this a fun exercise! I hope more people will join us.
Akemi
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Hi Evelyn
Enjoyed reading your post! I am inspired and motivated to start writing my eulogy too.
Have a great week ahead, my friend.
Warm regards
Tiat