What remains?
When you are dead, when your time ends, when you are gone... just memories, stuff for the flee market or ebay?
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Well every single interaction you've ever had in your life at some level affects the person you interacted with which in turn in some way will affects the interactions they may have with someone else. So really after you die the ripple effect that you caused during your life could theoretically go on forever.
Serenitree · F
Actually, I have little that is even worth selling on eBay. Not even at a flea market. What little I have might have some sentimental value to my kids....maybe.....but as what I'm talking about is my artwork and my writing, that is debatable, too. I know my youngest daughter will treasure almost anything that was once mine, but that's because she is extremely sentimental. The rest are more practical.
She won't even get anyone asking to look through my stuff before taking it all for herself, although she will be the kind to offer. Perhaps ONE of my granddaughter's might want something to remember me by, but as she already has lots that I've given her, probably not.
So. No. Most of my few possessions will go to a landfill.
Apr. 12/17
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She won't even get anyone asking to look through my stuff before taking it all for herself, although she will be the kind to offer. Perhaps ONE of my granddaughter's might want something to remember me by, but as she already has lots that I've given her, probably not.
So. No. Most of my few possessions will go to a landfill.
Apr. 12/17
12:25 pm
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Scribbles · 36-40, F
Sure. There are worse things then being a memory or "stuff"...or creating ripples that have effected people around you in some way.
Here's the thing. I don't want to be cared about or missed or remembered because I'm dead. But I'm good being remembered if it makes someone happy and reminds them to focus on living and being brilliant . I hope when I die, everyone will be good with it, made their peace with it and won't be too sad. Just as I'll have to content myself with what I've made of my life .
Here's the thing. I don't want to be cared about or missed or remembered because I'm dead. But I'm good being remembered if it makes someone happy and reminds them to focus on living and being brilliant . I hope when I die, everyone will be good with it, made their peace with it and won't be too sad. Just as I'll have to content myself with what I've made of my life .
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Serenitree · F
@Dreammmer: now, you are going beyond me. I have never been much of a philosopher. I used Socrates and Plato, only because they were the first names that came to me....
But, yes. I do reduce them, and everyone who ever lived, to the teaching (memories) they left behind. I have no doubt that what they taught, their thoughts, were not original to them, but they are the names I've heard. My thoughts, although some of them feel like they are my original thoughts, have been formed by everything I've ever heard or read; by every person I've ever met or talked to, starting with my parents and at this point, continuing with this exchange with you. As long as I breathe, as long as I can still think, I hope to never stop learning and growing. And I hope that every day a small bit of my learning will be passed on to others. We all want to leave something behind.
That's why everyone wants their fifteen minutes of fame. I want so much more than that. I want to live on in the hearts and minds of all those I've ever touched. I just hope I leave behind more good than bad.
Apr. 12/17
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But, yes. I do reduce them, and everyone who ever lived, to the teaching (memories) they left behind. I have no doubt that what they taught, their thoughts, were not original to them, but they are the names I've heard. My thoughts, although some of them feel like they are my original thoughts, have been formed by everything I've ever heard or read; by every person I've ever met or talked to, starting with my parents and at this point, continuing with this exchange with you. As long as I breathe, as long as I can still think, I hope to never stop learning and growing. And I hope that every day a small bit of my learning will be passed on to others. We all want to leave something behind.
That's why everyone wants their fifteen minutes of fame. I want so much more than that. I want to live on in the hearts and minds of all those I've ever touched. I just hope I leave behind more good than bad.
Apr. 12/17
1:27 pm
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Dreammmer · 56-60, M
@Serenitree: Im sure you do. But then it is not in your power, I attribute that to God. He is the creator and your longing and desire is part of his original design, I think. Thank you for your lovely reply, it is much appreciated. You are a great person, the way you respond betrays you. and now I am glad we met and that you are very much alive still.
OrangeLettuce · 46-50, F
Dreammmer · 56-60, M
Please explain why...
LoveChild · 26-30, F
We move on to a new planet and start over as a baby.
Dreammmer · 56-60, M
I think you missed the question.
LoveChild · 26-30, F
@Dreammmer: No, you missed the answer. You're asking what remains of self, but you didn't specify where. Nothing remains locally for long- but self endures none the less.
sighmeupforthat · 46-50, M
that's why you get involved.
CzarNmetb · 26-30, M
Nothing really.
a mess