Have You Ever Thought About Your Death?
(Three things I want to do before I die)
Have you ever pondered your death? At least at some point in our lives everyone has done so. But with the thought of death comes the thought of what you want to accomplish and what you have already accomplished. When I think of dying, I think of the things that I want to do the most, most of the time they have nothing to do with me as a whole. My main goal before I die is to see the happiness that I have brought to others through my actions. I want to make sure that I leave my mark on those whose lives I have touched, in order to do so I have to start somewhere with my goals. Three things that I want to accomplish before I die are having a family, travel the world and create a charity foundation. Initially, I have always wanted to have a family of my own before I die. My
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I was born in California, then shortly afterwards I moved to Germany. Ever since I was a kid, traveling was all that I wanted to do. Weather it be by car, by plane or even by foot, all I want to do is see the world. I think that we often forget how big the world that we live in really is, and for that fact I would love to be one of the few that sees almost it all. I have a box that I connect a souvenir from every state that I have been with, though the collection may be small now, it will be much enlarged by the day I die. I want to see the world before I die so I can say that I actually lived. Living is not staying in one state while you grow up, and living in another while you raise your own family. We were given this life to explore our opportunities and how far we can really go, so why not use it to your best ability? My goal before I die is to visit all of the states, to draw a path and not miss even the smallest one. If I have not done so before I die, then I will not be dying that
I aspire to become a leader in my family and community inspiring those around me to maximize life to its fullest potential. To use my God given gifts and talents to apply the principles necessary, to make a significant difference in the lives of others. To live a balanced life challenging myself intellectually as well as allowing time for my mind to rest and do things I enjoy. To look at life through a child’s eyes, not being distressed about the past or worrying about the future. All the while dancing like nobody’s watching.
I don’t know what I plan on doing with my life, so I guess I just want my legacy to be that I’m a good person, and that I helped people. I want to be remembered as someone who accomplished things, or even just something. I want to be someone with a life worth living.
Later in life when I have a job of my own I hope to become like my grandfather and get a job and make it my life. Also I hope that once I find my goal that nothing will stop like the miners in Crown of Dust.
Death’s whisper traveled in my ear, wrapping around my mind, “I can take you away from this madness. Beyond this hell, that is life.” “Will it be more peaceful there?” I asked. “As serene as heaven above.” Possessive Depression responded. My heavy heart fluttered at the thought of serenity. No more painful days, or lonely, restless nights. No more of this living death. Anxiety murmured all my insecurities tempting me to make the decision, as every tick-tock from the clock he held, echoed in my brain, putting fear in me of things that will never happen. I thought about the invitation to eternal sleep, “I would finally be able to extract this smiling mask…” Thus, I decided to join the dance of death, done dealing with my dilemmas.
Introduction: Michael Jordan once said, "Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen." What this quote means to me is that anyone can want and wish, but if you really want something you will try your best, and work hard for it. Three things I hope to accomplish before I leave plant earth are: be successful in life, be more confident, and help patients with cancer.
I did not know it at the time, but in November of 2005, I was knocking on death’s door. I was living in Naperville, IL with my girlfriend and her family. It was a few days before Thanksgiving, and the family was preparing for the holiday celebration. I was starting to feel a bit under the weather, but it was flu season.
My first experience with death as a child happened when I was eleven years old. My grandfather passed away in his sleep from heart failure. I had spent that night at a girlfriends, when I came home I asked my father where my mother was. He replied simply that my grandfather had passed and she was with my grandmother. It was not discussed any further and I went to my room where I awaited my mothers return. My mother proceeded to explain what happened. I was more concerned with her well being than the death itself. At the time I knew what death was. I had a fascination with death as a child, it was something that greatly interested me. My grandfather had a very traditional funeral. I was very timid and curious at the viewing. I felt uncomfortable
Death a familiar friend, who seemed to always show up when I least expect it. Somehow when he appeared and blindsided me, I should have known. Things never can stay that good for long. My grandmother, taken by death to once again be reunited with her soul mate after years of morning. With this came the harsh effects of the diagnosis, the hospital visits at all hours, medication, death, and home.
"Deedee get up it 's time for school," my mom always said. Up until fifth grade that was all I could remember hearing. Every morning before school, I can remember being so anxious and excited about going to school, school is where I shined. I was not like everyone else, I did not play sports and I could not sing or dance. However, for a long time school is where I showed off my talents.
The biggest goal I have set for myself is to save someone's life. Not like a doctor would save someone's life but helping someone who is about to end their life see how valuable they are. I want to show people that their life is worth everything and the impact of ending their life would have on their friends and families. It is more then anything they ever believed. I know first hand how hard life is and how suicide seems like the best solution. I have a better understanding of what they are going through and what actually helps them then just telling them to be happy and everything will be okay. I have already been listening and counseling some people that go to school with me. I have begun researching and reading articles about Psychology, ways to prevent suicide, stories from survivors, and simulations about what would become of your family and friends once the victim is gone. I am going to go to Western Kentucky University and gain my doctrine in Psychology. I will intern at a well established therapist office while I am in college. After college I will work with another therapist for about five years and then I will open my own office. I will be available to my clients twenty four seven. I want them to know someone is there for them, cares and will never judge them. Getting my doctrine in psychology is goal helping prove a persons worth is my dream and I will do everything an anything to achieve them.
Growing up I had always been asked the infamous question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?", and my answer had always been a shrug or a simple "I don 't know yet". If I was asked the same question now, I could confidently and very passionately say, "I want to be a doctor; a humanitarian who brings positive change in someone 's life.". It seems like a very general statement but I truly hope to one day become somebody who can use her expertise and profession to help others.
There are many things that I hope to accomplish and do when I get older. I want to improve and accomplish different things for myself in my career that I choose, in my material goals, and spiritually. I'm looking at the year of 2009, I will be out of college and be on my feet, hopefully. I have high expectations for myself and hope to accomplish as many of my dreams and goals as I can throughout my life.
My biggest dream of all is to be remembered. I want to touch people in such a way that they will never forget who I am. I want them to tell their grandchildren stories about me and for them to tell their grandchildren and so on. That way, I’ll still be alive years after I actually die. However, this will be very difficult.
Very important to my life after completing my education is having a family. It is my dream to become happily married and have children. Family has always been a great part of my life, and I wish to be a loving husband and parent. I am also looking forward to raising my children in the Catholic faith.
One quote that I always kept in mind throughout high school and college is one by an American motivational speaker, Denis Waitley. He said, “The reason most people never reach their goals is that they don 't define them, learn about them, or even seriously consider them as believable or achievable. Winners can tell you where they are going, what they plan to do along the way, and who will be sharing the adventure with them.” My main three goals in life are to be successful and happy in life, make a change, and to help those less fortunate than