Another Inventory

If I were told that in five minutes I would certainly die, what thoughts and regrets would I produce? This isn't about how one should spend the last minutes of one's waking life, but one should consider everything being left behind. What remains unsaid? What worldly objects would you want appropriated? Who would you ask forgiveness from? Who would you confess a secret or feelings for? In general, what thoughts would flood through your mind at the precious moments just preceding your death?

I would want to tell my parents that I love them and that I'm happy for the way they raised me. As much as I have resented them in the past, I am extremely appreciative to have grown up in such a loving household that did nothing but encourage my growth. I would tell them not to mourn me because they did everything right, as much as I disagreed with major changes throughout my life. I don't regret anything on their behalf, so they have no reason to feel like t hey "could have done more" for me or anything like that. They played their role well and that's all I could ask for.

I would tell my brother not to idolize me and wonder what I would do in certain situations. He needs to forge his own path and establish his own identity. I would tell him he has a good head on his shoulders and not to get caught up in bad circles. All that matters is his opinion of himself and no one else's.

That's all I can think of right now. Anyone else can think what they want of me after I pass. My belongings are inconsequential so I care not how they become dispersed.