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Good thing we know how that works.
Do what you can, the best way you can and be humble about it.
posted by
word.smith
on October 9, 2005 at 4:19 PM
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word.smith
Yes. There's one of life's funny little jokes waiting for those who think they are indispensable.
posted by
Joe_Love
on October 8, 2005 at 10:02 PM
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Well said, Quirky.
posted by
word.smith
on October 4, 2005 at 10:27 AM
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word.smith--
doing the best you can do, is really all you CAN do...sadly sometimes that is not enough, but if you give it your best, then it's out of your hands.
posted by
Julia.
on October 4, 2005 at 9:53 AM
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Cassandra,
I think it's a little too much pride to think that things will stop when we have to go and yes, I can't image how worried I'd be if I thought my family couldn't get along without me. Still, I hope to see my son grow up or at least be able to take care of his needs.
posted by
word.smith
on October 4, 2005 at 9:19 AM
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Rhiannon,
Only if we see ourselves as a commodity do we think we are expendible. Interesting quote, it's got me thinking.
posted by
word.smith
on October 4, 2005 at 9:18 AM
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It can be an epiphany when we suddenly realise how dispensable we are. I know it was for me. Even my family, although they would certainly miss me (I hope) would find ways to cope and eventually live life perfectly without me. In one sense it is good to be dispensable. It would be a constant worry if we had the responsibility of never being able to depart.
posted by
Ca88andra
on October 4, 2005 at 1:45 AM
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Word,
life may go on, has, I suppose for thousands (or millions) of years, but your family, your friends, all know you are unique and irreplaceable. Only if we see ourselves as a commodity do we think we are expendible. Rhiannon1
posted by
Rhiannon1
on October 3, 2005 at 7:35 PM
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Thanks, Bright.
I do appreciate that I am special in the lives of my family members and friends. 
posted by
word.smith
on October 3, 2005 at 5:43 PM
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Libertine, no I'm not depressed right now.
I appreciate your concern. I am fine. Thanks.
posted by
word.smith
on October 3, 2005 at 5:40 PM
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Cosy,
I agree that all of us occupy a very special space in our families and with friends, that cannot be filled by anyone else. This thought always send me wondering about those of us who feel so alone and that we don't matter.
posted by
word.smith
on October 3, 2005 at 5:39 PM
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Dave, I think that's the best approach to take.
Seeing as how we really can do nothing about changing things when the time comes for us to make our exit.
posted by
word.smith
on October 3, 2005 at 5:37 PM
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word.smith....
There would never be another you and I'm sure from just the little I know about you that there are those who would not ever find a replacment for you!
posted by
BrightIrish
on October 3, 2005 at 5:03 PM
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word
I hope you're not as down as you sound!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on October 3, 2005 at 3:30 PM
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Wordsmith
we might be replaceable in the world but never before the eyes of our loved ones. There will never be two you in life and so to family and friends you are not indispensible...even though life may go on...it won't ever replace who you were.
posted by
cosy
on October 3, 2005 at 1:19 PM
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Frightening thought really. So frightening that you just have to shrug and get on with things.
posted by
_dave_says_ack_
on October 3, 2005 at 9:45 AM
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True and a good way of keeping us in our place.
posted by
word.smith
on October 3, 2005 at 9:13 AM
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My boss used to say that to me all the time
"no one is indespensible" not a big ego booster... but true none the less.
posted by
MerryAnne
on October 3, 2005 at 8:53 AM
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Genius,
I agree that their life might never be the same. When I do die, oh their world might stop for all of 30 seconds, but then life must go on. 
I do believe that those among us who allow life to stop because someone dies had their lives way too wrapped up in the life of that other person. There is so much around us to appreciate - for instance - luckily for me when my mom died my son was only 2 months old. The joy he brought into my life helped me manage my grief.
posted by
word.smith
on October 3, 2005 at 8:21 AM
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the world might stop...
Should you drop dead today (perish the though, what would I read?) I'm sure the world would stop for many people around you who care for you. I'm sure for many around you, their lives would never be the same.
posted by
_the_staggering_genius_
on October 3, 2005 at 8:17 AM
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I'm fine Symphony.
Thanks.
posted by
word.smith
on October 3, 2005 at 8:00 AM
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Thanks, Flightpath...
Thoughts like these help me to remain humble.
posted by
word.smith
on October 3, 2005 at 8:00 AM
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Ginnie,
I did look at it and thought that it sounded depressing, but I'm okay. Thanks, I like the thought of paving the way for the next person - particularly as it pertains to my son. I do want to pass on good values to him.
posted by
word.smith
on October 3, 2005 at 7:59 AM
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I hope you are ok?...take care
posted by
_Symphony_
on October 3, 2005 at 7:47 AM
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Word smith - An excellent Post of wise perspective !!!
posted by
reasons
on October 3, 2005 at 7:41 AM
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You're sounding a bit down word...
...or am I just reading too much into your post? All of what you say is true..but remember...you are paving the way for the next person...you are making your difference now and that will change the way of future dealings..right?
posted by
ginnieb
on October 3, 2005 at 7:28 AM
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