Thank you brother. Definitely has helped me. Advanced memento mori if you will. I often try and see how far I can take something without doing too much. I typically don’t…
Thank you for writing this. I didn’t know the backstory about Arthur Nobel. It’s very inspiring, ala Scrooge.
It also reminds me of an exercise in the book, the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey which I read in my late 20s.
A similar exercise suggested that we fast forward to our own funeral and write down what we want people to be able to say about us when we’re gone.
Once that was done, it was suggested that we we sit in introspection asking ourselves if who we were and how we were living today was in alignment with what we hoped people would say about us. If not, then we needed to bring our actions more in alignment with what our wishes were.
It helped me to see that if I’m not doing that now and transition tomorrow then people wouldn’t be able to say those things. That changed me.
I now use that concept at celebration of life ceremonies. It’s really powerful.
Now I have another version of that which you’ve provided above to try for myself. Thank you for the inspiration.
It’s a pleasure to play with you in these fields of personal exploration. The funny thing is that when I spoke this comment, it typed “personal expiration.” That was quite apropos.
“Out beyond ideas of rightdoing and wrongdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. ~Rumi
Kyle, you've brilliantly described a very pertinent mind-frame and a challenge that I'm facing due to my OCD struggles. Facing and acknowledging that there's uncertainty and things out of my control is the crux of my OCD related thoughts. I'm going to ruminate on this exercise, and embark upon it, step by step.
I’ve read the Nobel story and it’s mind blowing. He certainly did use it to do something good with his successes. As for your challenge - I’m truly considering it. It’s so different from anything else I’ve ever tried to do! Great post.
I find the story about Alfred Nobel inspiring too. He didn't let something terrible that was outside his control change who he was. It's an example of a good person being demonized, but continuing to do good anyway.
Loved this Kyle !
Thank you brother
I’ve long used death as means of getting more value from life. Memento mori, and all that.
But Kyle, your suggestion to write your own obituary or eulogy is a really cool take on the idea.
Good challenge to try to close the gap between your imaginary eulogy and where you are right now.
Thank you brother. Definitely has helped me. Advanced memento mori if you will. I often try and see how far I can take something without doing too much. I typically don’t…
Thank you for writing this. I didn’t know the backstory about Arthur Nobel. It’s very inspiring, ala Scrooge.
It also reminds me of an exercise in the book, the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey which I read in my late 20s.
A similar exercise suggested that we fast forward to our own funeral and write down what we want people to be able to say about us when we’re gone.
Once that was done, it was suggested that we we sit in introspection asking ourselves if who we were and how we were living today was in alignment with what we hoped people would say about us. If not, then we needed to bring our actions more in alignment with what our wishes were.
It helped me to see that if I’m not doing that now and transition tomorrow then people wouldn’t be able to say those things. That changed me.
I now use that concept at celebration of life ceremonies. It’s really powerful.
Now I have another version of that which you’ve provided above to try for myself. Thank you for the inspiration.
Thank you! What is your name if you don’t mind me asking? We chat enough on here to where I’d love to put a name to the account 👊🏻
Alecia.
It’s a pleasure to play with you in these fields of personal exploration. The funny thing is that when I spoke this comment, it typed “personal expiration.” That was quite apropos.
“Out beyond ideas of rightdoing and wrongdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. ~Rumi
Haha love it. Thanks Alecia!
Kyle, you've brilliantly described a very pertinent mind-frame and a challenge that I'm facing due to my OCD struggles. Facing and acknowledging that there's uncertainty and things out of my control is the crux of my OCD related thoughts. I'm going to ruminate on this exercise, and embark upon it, step by step.
Appreciate it brother. Good luck 👊🏻
I’ve read the Nobel story and it’s mind blowing. He certainly did use it to do something good with his successes. As for your challenge - I’m truly considering it. It’s so different from anything else I’ve ever tried to do! Great post.
Thank you Mariella!
I find the story about Alfred Nobel inspiring too. He didn't let something terrible that was outside his control change who he was. It's an example of a good person being demonized, but continuing to do good anyway.
Couldn’t agree more!