WHEN THE CURTAIN FALLS: HOW I WANT TO BE REMEMBERED

When I think about how I would like to be remembered when l depart this world, my mind doesn’t go to the way of being famous, contesting as one of the wealthiest people in the world or having my name known somewhere important. As for me, it’s about the little ways I’ve touched people’s lives positively, not the quiet moments that matter more than the big ones because there is an adage that says “I don’t count my riches based on the cars l bought nor neither based on the house l built but based on the people l put smiles on their faces".

I also want to be remembered for the warmth I left behind, for kindness freely given, and for encouragement which will forever be a legacy for me when I am gone. I’d like to be remembered for my laughter too, that is wherever l might be l want people to feel my presence if I am not there at that moment, I want people to say if i were there the atmosphere will be lively and cheerful and remind people that even in hard times, joy can still sneak in because there is an adage that says Laugh is a medicine to the body it wipes away any form of worries, tensions or circumstances you might be facing at that present time or moment.

I believe people remember me as someone who observed them not just on the surface, but truly saw them. Someone who is a good listener or observant who listens carefully without rushing or condemning. The kind of person who would clap for you when you won, and stand beside you when you didn’t, and that is the reason why an adage says “An hands that wipes away my tears on the day of sorrow is far better than the hands that claps for me on the day of joy

And another thing I want to be remembered for is “Integrity”. Integrity matters a lot in life, I want to be straight forward to people not being cunning in one way or the other. When l say Yes, people should believe my words and when l say No. I want to leave a true legacy. If I have children, I want them to remember that I was present, not just providing for their needs alone but being productive. And l want them to know that life isn’t about perfection, but about compassion, having an impact in people’s lives, discipline, resilience, and the courage to grow.

Most of all, I hope my life leaves others a little softer, teaches people a lesson on how to leave an impactful life and be useful to their generations to come. I don’t want my worth measured by what I owned, but by the love I gave and the good I left behind. That’s the legacy I’d like to leave behind and I want everyone to learn from my story