He was a battered man. He was an old man. He was an old, battered man. His name was Oliver, he had a wrinkly face that seemed to have faced both joyful and disheartening moments. He had a face that has faced cold nights and warm summers, weddings and funerals; all that life had to offer.
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His white beard now grew freely and was unkempt, giving the idea of a man who no longer cared what people thought of him. Oliver carried an air of contention around him as he went by his days. He had managed to provide for his wife and his 4 kids as best as he could. He had done most of the things he wanted in his life, and even if there were a few left, there wasn't much he could do now.
Recently a troubling thought recurred to him several times. This thought was all about a question that most people fail to ask themselves. He was troubled by the question; "What mark has he left in this world?"
Though old on the outside, his soul had withstood all the battering that life had to offer and was young as ever. Always exuding confidence everywhere he went, he was the darling of the old as well as the young. Younger adults always sought his wise counsel. He unselfishly helped where he could. In him, children found a caring man and a playmate, who always made them happy.
Every day, the thought kept crossing his mind. His children as well as grandchildren visited, and he would play with them, but the thought wouldn't leave him. What impression would they have of him?
Oliver tried his best to conceal his feelings of dissatisfaction with himself, since he could have achieved more. He masked this by focusing more on his achievements. He also sought support from his family, though indirectly. It was hard to believe that this great man (to them he was), would ever doubt himself.
Each day, the voice grew more profound and thereby silencing all his other thoughts. It troubled him so much that he started wishing that he could die soon.
Once on a warm cloudy noon, he took a walk in the pine forest around his home. Some hikers walking nearby asked to take a picture of him, and he made a face with his tongue sticking out. A breath of the fresh forest air quenched his old lungs allowing him to admire the life that he had lived.
At once, he knew that he had lived a good life. He knew that he had definitely left a great mark in the world and a lot of people would surely have good impression about him. Not many had the happiness he felt. He was a fulfilled man and that made him so happy when he finally took his last breath.
Have we ever wondered what impression people would have about us once we live this world? What mark have you left in the lives of people? These are questions we should always ask ourselves. If these questions can bother us, I believe we will always find a way to make sure we do the right things always,and not only that, we should also live a life that will leave a good impression in the lives of people.
People loved Oliver because of the kind of life he lived. Can we say the same about the life we live?
I've been thinking about this and thought of sharing it as a wake-up call to everyone. I hope this gets to us, so it could motivate us to make amends.
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It is indeed a good question to ask ourselves and reflect on ways. What mark we have left in this world we should know that we should and ought to make a positive impacts on people during our lifetimes.
You are right.. But sadly, we fail in most aspects
Yeah we hope to learn and work into perfection
hahaa - I'm confused about the picture with the tongue sticking out. Was he doing this to be playful with them and enjoy the moment? Or was he teasing them?
It's my hope that when I take my final breath, that I'm also at peace and feeling like I have done all that I've meant to do!
Hope we can all say the same! 🐘
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He wasn't teasing them,he was just enjoying the moment and being playful with them.
I hope so too.
Thanks for your valuable feedback
can we say the same about the life we live? he was loved because of the kind of life he lived we as humans on earth should always look at our lives and live a life worthy of emulating by people.
Reading via @dreemport
A life that depicts Christ and a life worthy of emulation is the life we are meant to live. God help us
Yes my dear we are his followers and should follow his lead.
Amen 🙏
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This is something to think about actually and I do daily.
I ask myself if I am living right or making a mark, oh well, I might never know.
We just need to keep asking ourself these questions.. I think that's the only way we can re-trace our steps and live right..
Thanks for your feedback
Exactly, it can definitely keep us in check.
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The life Oliver lived was indeed a life worthy of praise, I just hope we get to live a life that will imprint on others.
Thank you for sharing.
I hope so too. God help us
Amen.
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If I am kind on a daily basis that id good enough for me!
A great question to think over though!
Great article David and popped in via dreemport!
Thanks so much for this lovely response to the question asked.. That should be an assurance to you everyday that you are leaving a mark in the life of others..
Thanks for your feedback
You are right and it is my pleasure :)
Ain't you watching your game? Rangers are doing so well
oh trust me I was, what a game what a night!
What a game.. Congratulations on the win... I wish you guys all the best in the finals
Thank you David!
A crazy journey, IF we win then automatic into Group Stages of Champions League in pot 1 and a Supercup final against Liverpool or Real Madrid!
Absolutely unreal feeling and situation:)
Never stop dreaming:)
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A very thoughtful post dear. An interesting question which should guide our daily living. Thoroughly enjoyed reading this, thank you for sharing.💗👏
I'm glad you enjoyed reading it.. Thanks for your feedback
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May we all have the type of life where we know we have made some lasting improvements, and have done all of the things we have dreamed of, and more!
Amen to that. We just need to learn how to work our talk.
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Thank you for the pizza :)
You know it's a good thing to think of the impression you leave on others. However, I am more interested in the impression I leave on those closest to my heart. To me, they matter most and I want them to always remember me with a smile on their faces
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You are right. The impression you leave on those clusest to your heart matters a lot. Thanks for your feedback
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