100 Years
In the end, my life here is just one part of a long line of people who’ve come before me and will come after!
Sometimes, when I think about the future, I wonder what my house will be like in a hundred years. It feels strange to picture a complete stranger living here, walking through the same doors, sleeping in the same rooms, and making their own memories in a place I once called home. They won’t know about the life I lived here or the moments that mattered to me. It’s a reminder that life is temporary, and what we have now won’t last forever.
Realizing that my time here is just one small part of a bigger story helps me see what really matters. So much time gets spent thinking about what I’ll accomplish or where I’ll be, but life can change in an instant. We’re often so caught up in our plans that we forget to appreciate what’s right in front of us. The thought that someone else will one day live in this same space shows me how little control I have over time—and how important it is to make the most of each day.
Sometimes, imagining someone else here in the future makes my current worries seem smaller. The little things that stress me out—the arguments, the long to-do lists, the pressures I put on myself—probably won’t matter years from now. No one will remember why I stressed over a random Tuesday or spent hours planning things that I might even forget myself. Life is full of moments, and if I let too many of them pass by unnoticed, I miss the chance to enjoy them.
This doesn’t mean I shouldn’t think about the future at all. Planning is a natural part of life, and everyone wants to feel safe and successful. But if I put too much focus on what’s coming next, I might miss the simple joys of each day. Sometimes, I get so focused on reaching the “end goal” that I forget to notice the good things along the way. The truth is, there will always be another goal, milestone, or dream to chase. Learning to appreciate the present means finding value in where I am now, not just where I’m headed.
Thinking about a stranger living here someday also makes me consider what I really want from my life. It reminds me that I don’t have forever, and that what I do with my time matters. Maybe, instead of aiming to leave a legacy or be remembered, the real purpose is to live a life that brings me happiness and meaning now. Spending time with people I care about, doing what I love, and enjoying moments that make me laugh or feel grateful—these are the pieces of life that mean the most, even if they don’t last forever.
One day, this house won’t be mine anymore, and all my things will be replaced with someone else’s. But that’s not something to worry about; it’s just a reminder of how life goes on. Right now, I’m here, and that’s what matters. Each day, I have the chance to make choices that bring joy, connection, and meaning. Rather than waiting for some perfect future, I can choose to live fully in the present.
In the end, my life here is just one part of a long line of people who’ve come before me and will come after. Instead of letting this thought make me feel small or worried, I see it as a chance to live without holding back. My time here is now, and it’s up to me to make the most of it.
Here is a great way to save some memories.( Keepsake Legacy Journals) I found it on Amazon. Maybe complete the journal and put it under a baseboard or in a wall so it can be found in the future! Leave a piece of you behind !
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