In remembance of me
As we get older, it is natural to think occasionally about our own mortality. Rather than letting this be a source of sadness, let it be a source of motivation. If you are in the last decades of your life, it means that there is no more time to waste. You must grow Into the person you want to be now. With this attitude, the passage of time can become a great blessing to you.
To help yourself with this, think ahead to how you want to be remembered. Write a eulogy for yourself as you would want it to be delivered at your funeral. This may seem a bit morbid, but it is a helpful exercise for anyone of any age. Take some time to think about what traits you want people to associate with you. Generosity? Courage? Love? Use this exercise to help set your mind toward embodying these traits in your life.
DECLARE YOUR CHARACTER
Through the years, you may have developed some character traits that you would like to change. Or perhaps you have a difficult time remaining positive about yourself or the world around vou. Fortunately, all of these things are simply habits of the brain that can be changed with will and persistence.
To begin changing your mindset, create a simple declarative sentence that will keep your mind focused on developing a positive trait. In other words, create a statement that helps you be the kind of person you w^ant to be. This statement should be a declaration of character, a simple “I am” statement. For example, you could say, “I am generous,” or, “I am beautiful.” Choose whatever trait that vou most desire within yourself. Write the declaration on several Post-it notes and put them within easy view—on your computer monitor, your refrigerator, your dashboard—anywhere that you will see it often.
November 2, 2008 3:34 pm