What Do I Hope People Say About Me?

It’s a question that invites introspection: What’s the one thing I hope people say about me? Is it that I’m kind? Resilient? Funny? That I made a difference in their life? For me, the answer boils down to this: I hope people say I showed up.

I hope they say I was present, not just physically but emotionally, in the lives of the people I love and serve. That I was there for the big moments, like milestones and celebrations, but also the quiet ones—when a friend needed a listening ear, a child needed encouragement, or a colleague needed support.

Showing up isn’t always glamorous. It means pushing past the busy, messy, and hard moments to make space for others. It’s choosing connection over convenience, empathy over excuses, and effort over apathy. And while it’s not always easy, I believe it’s what matters most.

At the end of the day, I don’t want to be remembered for accolades or achievements, but for how I made people feel. That they felt seen, heard, and cared for because I chose to show up for them.

So let me ask you: What’s the one thing you hope people say about you? And how will you show up today to make that hope a reality?

Let’s leave behind legacies of love, kindness, and presence—because the way we show up for others is the truest reflection of who we are.