I’ve been thinking about memories and the impressions we make on others.
Family health issues, and being a part-time caregiver for as long as we can handle the stress that comes with it, has caused me to think about memory. As memory slips away from some people, I’ve been pondering about the impression we leave of ourselves on others’ memories.
I had a very discouraging day recently, and I was rather rude to a store clerk. It’s not the way I always am nor do I want to be thought of that way, so when I got home I called the shop and apologized to that lady. She didn’t ask for my attitude, nor did she deserve it. One bad day, one bad mood, is not how I want to be remembered.
So, what DO I want people thinking when I come to mind?
Am I patient, kind, pleasant to be around? Or am I moody, snappy, seeming to have a dark cloud hanging over my head?
Am I cheerful, helpful, loving? Or am I angry, irritable, sullen?
Do I handle disappointment with grace or do I let it take me into a sour mood?
What impression am I making as my path crosses someone else’s today?Are they glad of the encounter, or do they wish they had not met me? Did I make them feel blessed or did I leave them with an ugly hole in their heart?
Attitude is very important, and I have discovered that it really affects everything. I am working on mine.
How about you? Have you ever thought about the memories you are leaving of yourself? How do YOU want to be remembered?
Thanks for reading, and … Creative Musings! 🙂
Polilla Writes 