"What you leave behind is
not what is engraved
in stone monuments,
but what is woven into
the lives of others."
Pericles,
Greek Statesman
This is exactly how the world remembers a dead man. They leave a part of themselves here on this Earth with us before 'leaving'. I say 'a part' because after death a man is not remembered as one unit. We often stay attached to his memories, the moments, the smile in his eyes - all those lingering thoughts that stay alive in our minds as fresh as ever.
After all it is not the footprints that matter, it is the imprints on our minds that stay on forever. And sometimes they cannot be blown away by the sands of time, they just stay there...
6 comments:
Thank you for the post. I read it as the love hymn. Thus I am glad to dig it and thank you for the opportunity to do that- thank you for the chance to participate in lief fiesta by applauding to the wisdom of your words -for the information that forces us to ponder deeper all the above.
the depth of steps we are leaving in life depends on our love to other.
Truthful words:
..'it is the imprints on our minds that stay on forever...'
Such people don't belong a particular age but all ages to come. A great message. Thanks or sharing.
God bless.
Thanks a lot Surjit Ji, for your meaningful words and the appreciation.
My Dear Amrit bir,
Sat Sri Akal :)
You have a wonderful blog here :))
Thank you so much for visiting my blog and for your kind words. It is my pleasure to know you :)
You have very beautifully expressed the emotions that one often connects with after the death of a beloved.
Loved every word of it :)
Sending you my best wishes dear!
Love, hugs and prayers for you :)
It is a revelation to see that we are continuously weaving something in the lives of others, and THAT is our legacy!
Great Post!
Thank you Mam Krishna for your warm words of appreciation. Hope to hear from you often.
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