On Your Deathbed, What Will Be The Last Word You Will Ever Write?
“I love you all. Thank you for your love and kindness.” -Robert D Sayers
No one knows when their time will come, but on your deathbed, what will be the last word you will ever write? For some, it might be a heartfelt message to loved ones. For others, it might be a final declaration of love or appreciation. Still others may choose to use their last words as an opportunity to impart wisdom or make a final plea for peace and understanding. Whatever it is, what will be the last thing you ever write? The answer is something worth thinking about…
We all have a built-in defense mechanism called fear. People tend to be afraid of their deaths because they fear the unknown. Fear can be instrumental in keeping us from doing dangerous things or pursuing hazardous courses of action. Still, it also has a downside: It keeps us from trying new things, exploring new places, meeting new people. It can keep us in our comfort zone, but just as love brings reality to the phrase “no pain no gain,” fear also brings truth to the word “no risk no reward.”
My deathbed will be like my time on this planet—I want it to be an experience where I try things (people, foods, etc.) that I haven’t tried before; travel to places I haven’t been before; meet people I haven’t met before, and get uncomfortable sometimes because you can only grow if you’re willing to step outside your comfort zone.
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On my deathbed, I will say, ” Everything is bearable .” I don’t know what’s coming when I die (if anything). But if life becomes too much to bear, I will make the crossing over knowing that nothing—not even physical pain—is unbearable.
If life becomes too much to bear at some point, then (assuming there’s an afterlife) I’ll make the crossing over knowing that everything’s bearable; there’s nothing that can’t be overcome.
I hope I said “yes” enough; I hope the people in my life feel like they got to know me well and saw a lot of me in a short amount of time. It’s tough to say “no” when you love someone, but sometimes saying no is necessary, so you have time to say yes to yourself—to do the things you want to do with your life. The most crucial thing in this world is being true to yourself because if you’re not completely honest with yourself, how can anyone else be?
If my final word on my deathbed is anything other than “I love you all,” it means I didn’t live up to my potential—it means I wasted my life. That’s probably the worst thing a person could fear in life: not living up to their full potential—destroying their lives. Don’t waste your time here on Earth, because when you die you only get one shot at eternity—so make it count! So live.
On my deathbed, I will say, “I may have been misinterpreted, but that isn’t important.” [People who knew me well know what I mean.]
The most crucial thing in this world is being true to yourself because if you’re not completely honest with yourself, how can anyone else be? If I’m going to be remembered for something, I hope people remember me as being to myself and doing things my way.
On my deathbed, I will say this: “It was worth it.” It’s that simple. Everything in life is a learning experience. Through the good and the bad, you learn something about yourself and the people around you. Even through sickness or sadness, appreciate everything because you are blessed with life itself. Life is precious…even though some days may not seem like it. God gave you the chance to wake up every day and see another sunrise, so cherish those moments.
Someone once told me, “Don’t let anything hold you back from living your dreams.” I hope that on my death bed, I can say, “I didn’t hold myself back.”
On my deathbed, I will take a deep breath & exhale, enjoying everything that has been given to me. Then as a final reminder of how grateful I am for this life, I shall take one last breath inhaling all the love & emotion that has been shared with me by friends, family & fans around the world.
On my deathbed, I will say this: “It was worth it.” It’s that simple. Everything in life is a learning experience. Through the good and the bad, you learn something about yourself and the people around you. Even through sickness or sadness, appreciate everything because you are blessed with life itself. Life is precious…even though some days may not seem like it. God gave you the chance to wake up every day and see another sunrise, so cherish those moments; someone once told me, “don’t let anything hold you back from living your dreams.” I hope that on my death bed, I can say, “I didn’t hold myself back.”
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My final words on my deathbed will be, ” I’m ready” … not for death but to finally cross over to next journey.
It’s not about what you have or haven’t done; it’s how you feel right now. If you are unhappy with how your life is going today, start making changes immediately. The best time to change things in your life is right now–the next hour, the next day, tomorrow morning. It won’t always be easy, but it will be worth it; I hope my final words can be ‘I tried my best when I die.’
On my deathbed, I will honestly say: “Life is short. Live every moment as if it’s your last & never look back on what could’ve been better or what should’ve been done differently. One life is all we have & the only thing we can do is learn.
There is no way to predict what the last word I’m going to write will be. But it’s a good question, because we all need to think about how our words impact others and make sure that they are kind. If you’re looking for some inspiration on how your final message can resonate with people in an uplifting way, look at the list of inspiring quotes by famous authors and celebrities who have died before their time.
What would you like your legacy to be?