We wake up, get work, go back home and rinse and repeat – or at least it feels that way sometimes. In truth, there are a million moments in between where we interact with others and we can’t help but wonder what folks will think about us once we aren’t showing up, perhaps once we are gone. Some very thoughtful members of the community share their thoughts on this with us below.
Janet Roth
when I’m gone i want people to know that the most important thing in life is to follow their heart and serve their community. Those are the two most important things that I find out matter in life. We’re all powerful as individuals, we can all foster or save a dog from a shelter, and as a collective it will reflect on a community. Read more>>
Angelene Ronique
The story I hope people will tell when I am gone is a simple one: that I was an artist who inspired the world. I want my lasting legacy to be that I infused hope into the hearts of creatives, encouraging them to use their God-given talents to make the world a better place. Read more>>
Rochone
I hope that when I am gone, people tell a story about how my art made them feel connected. Connected to themselves, to their emotions, and to each other. I have always tried to put intention and vulnerability into everything I create. I want people to feel the honesty in it. I want them to know that nothing was random. Read more>>
Jillian Salinas
I hope they say I built a company that did more than just make good coffee. That I cared about people and the planet, that I lifted others along the way, and that I proved women could thrive in a male-dominated industry without compromising their values. Read more>>
Liz Vacco
I think the thing I hope people remember and talk about when I’m gone is that I approached my work – and perhaps my life even – with playfulness. Also passion and dedication, but, ultimately, a sense of play. Read more>>
Jason Flame
I hope people say that I showed up — fully and consistently — for the people and the moments that mattered most. I don’t need to be remembered as the most talented, the most successful, or the most accomplished. Read more>>
Fallon Aurielle
I hope people say that I was an inspiration—that no matter what I faced, I never stopped believing in myself or walking my path, even when it looked crazy to others. I want my story to remind people to trust their vision, stay true to who they are, and keep going, no matter how unconventional the journey may be.<br> Read more>>
