How would you like to be remembered after you are gone?
Author Dean Koontz's advice for keeping it simple are words I could borrow for the epitaph on my gravestone after I leave this body.
It describes my approach to things nicely.
''Stay low,Stay quiet,Keep it simple,Don't expect much,Enjoy whatyou have.''
These words resonate with me, and although I have not yet enjoyed any of his works, I am told they reflect Koontz's writing themes of humility, resilience, and appreciation for life's simple joys.
His words convey a humble and down-to-earth philosophy by which I strive to live.
The elevator version would be something like:
- Appreciate the simple things
- Set realistic expectations
- Find joy in what you already have, and
- Live life with modesty and humility
While I am still around, I strive to:
- Stay grounded
- Be content, and
- Cherish life's quiet moments
Do you have an epitaph in mind for your own headstone, perhaps something simple living-themed?
Too morbid?
If not, come up with your own epitaph, and share it with us in the comments below.
Here are a few real life examples for inspiration:
"She lived each day with joy" (Ruth A. Miller, 1925-2011)
"A leaf on the wind" (Ray Bradbury, 1920-2012)
"Do no harm" (Thomas F. Bayard, 1828-1898)
"Love is eternal" (Henry D. Thoreau's family epitaph)
Of course, writing your epitaph is the easy part. The challenge is to also have a plan to live up to those words while we are still here.
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