How will you be remembered?

February 23, 2011 in Finding Passion, Personal Development with 4 Comments

Recently, at Little Jimmy Dickens 90th birthday party he was asked what he wanted his legacy to be.

Now here’s a guy who could brag about being the shortest country singer (4’11”), the flashiest, or being the oldest living member of the Grand Ole Opry.  Or he could wish that he would be remembered for his biggest hits, including such classics as:

“May the Bird of Paradise Fly Up Your Nose,” “(I Got a) Hole in My Pocket,” “Take an Old Cold Tater (And Wait),” or “When the Ship Hit the Sand.”

And while I know each of you would love to have that notoriety, that’s not what Little Jimmy said he wanted to be remembered for.

He said, “I want to be remembered as being honest and kind to everyone.”

It appears a great legacy doesn’t require fame, fortune, or memorable lyrics.  Being honest and kind is something we can all chose to leave as a lasting legacy to those who know us best.

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“Treat every person with kindness and respect, even those who are rude to you.  Remember that you show compassion to others not because of who they are but because of who you are.” –Andrew T. Somers

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  • Archie Winningham

    AMEM!!! Exactly what I would like to be remembered for. I REALLY need to meet Little Jimmie soon.

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  • mattie dibona

    your entire writing and teaching in this entire segment is so wonderfully written and altogether lovely

  • http://48Days.com Joanne Miller

    This is a great example of remembering what is most important in our lives. Goes along with my long-time motto “practice being kind instead of right.”

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