How to Create Immortality Within Your Lifetime.
72The tangible possessions of tranquility and wisdom.
Plant the seeds of your Immortality in fertile ground.
How to Create Immortality Within Your Lifetime; by Pearldiver, looks at the journeys that we travel within our lifetimes and why they may not necessarily be the journeys of choice. Each step that we take on our paths, determines what we achieve and what each and every achievement represents to us; as a result of other people we meet along the way. It is how we interact with others, that will determine whether the seeds of our own immortality are planted in fertile grounds and to what degree we help others find their own destinies.
Immortality: What is this thing that is sought by so many in their lifetime and how is immortality the ultimate compliment and testimony of all travellers in this life? Do we even consider the real effect that we are able to impart on others, or do we blindly live our lives without any thought of sharing the power within, to share lessons learnt?
Immortality is an earned status within a mortal time; a given memory; given as a result of an event; that moved the hearts, souls or minds of others. In this life we each hold the seeds of our immortality from birth. As a new born child, we use this magic in the ability to convince our mothers, that all she has put up with throughout her pregnancy, was worth every second of it. We sell this message to her through the conveyance of a first cry and in the language of a smile.
Your birth has changed the life of at least one other person, to whom you will always be remembered. In this respect, you have sown the first seeds of an immortality; that will grow in stature in line with the deeds of the life that spans before you. The new born child has made a extremely powerful statement: "Remember Me; for whom I am and how I changed your life."
Do we walk on different paths?
Do You Tend to Remember People For:
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The deeds of this life determine your immortality.
So in reality, we are born to make an impression on others and to seek recognition from others throughout our lives; in ways that really can lead to the memory surviving long beyond our demise. An opportunity that is available to all of us, if the deeds of our life are such that we are worthy of the compliment. Inherently we all seek to be remembered by others in some way, each time we take the time to interact with another.
Each to their own: What is it that you seek? Do you even realize that you do? Do you tend to want to be the one that stands out from the masses, or do you prefer to be part of the mass? Will you ever know who remembers you beyond this human life? And of the memories held of you: Will they be factual or merely an extension of another’s imagination?
What is it in an interaction that you tend to remember most, in regard to any other party? If you were to survey 1000 people; the majority will tell you that what they remember most in others; is the positive effect that that party has had on them. Of course, we are all able to remember those who have had a negative effect on us; but as we move on, we tend to forget or minimise the negative experiences and replace them with positive events or outlook. If we find that we are unable to naturally do this; then we will be unable to realistically move on along our path, towards our fullest potential in this adventure that we refer to as Life.
How easily we forget our first living acts. As important as they are to our future; they are lost in the mind of an infant who accumulates all other information on offer; during the early stages of life. We simply do not remember that our first smile changed the world. As we grow, we replace previous information with newer information; all that in some respect will be relevant to the next stage of our growth. Why do we choose to stop growing at times in our lives?
Why do we doubt the power of just being ourselves and why do we withdraw from others, in fear that we will not be accepted, if our experiences fall outside of what others consider to be socially acceptable? Why do we not embrace the life of another whose colour or culture varies from our own? Why do we let religion or politics stand us apart from each other? Why do we choose to not understand the richness of all life; in its own environment, for its own purpose on earth? Why do we find it so hard to reach out with a compliment or a smile, such as we learnt as a new born? So many questions considered to be irrelevant to our own 'success' as measured by or as dictated to, by the peer groups that we call our own.
Life: Hamanishi's Flow.
How do you feel when someone compliments you?
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Each day we miss the majority of opportunities to share with another; the many things that we are able to offer that person; if only to make their life better. We have conditioned ourselves to not give; without expectation of a reward. It has become acceptable practice that for each person that we spend a fraction of our lifetime with; we tend to personally wish to gain an immediate benefit from; yet being more open would often give us far more return in the longer term.
It costs nothing to compliment any person that you meet. If you take the time to know that person; you will generally always be able to find in them, a positive reason to give them a positive compliment. Within a split second of meeting someone else; a genuine smile cuts across every boundary that we confine ourselves to. It is a compliment that you may always be remembered for. A single genuine statement that carries so much power and tells another who you are, without a word spoken. It will make you unique when compared to others; if you are not afraid to give without expectation of reward.
A smile is nearly always returned and when it is conveyed with kind words; you have the power to connect with any living being that you choose to. You have the power to show another, why they should remember you and that they are worthy of the act of you remembering them.
Do not consider where the compliment will take You; that is not the purpose of it. The purpose is solely to demonstrate your appreciation for the opportunity to give something that has the potential to impact positively on another. Most people choose not to take the opportunity; generally only because they are afraid to, or feel they may be rejected by the action. We all know how to make someone appreciate us; but for whatever reason, most take the opportunity to avoid: the opportunity to be appreciated. I am a lucky man in that I do not fear the power of a compliment, nor shy from giving of my heart to one in need. To treat all as I would have them treat me and to always be the strength of one to whom a broken soul can rely and rebuild on.
The maze we build around us.
Your Affirmations should support the path you hope to find yourself on.
Use affirmations to help identify and seal your destiny and to endorse your chosen paths.
For Example: "Immortality: What is this thing that has lead me here. I have sown so many seeds on my journey. I have done so; to reap the crops of wisdom and to remain; merely a humble man. For I have learnt from pain and love and from time. For I have so many words to give all who would hear me and I have my smile to give those who would not. I do not seek immortality, nor a lord, nor a master. I seek a life of wisdom and tranquility, in this world of my peers and to know that my journey will at last; take me home."
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'Your birth has changed the life of at least one other person, to whom you will always be remembered. In this respect, you have sown the first seeds of an immortality; that will grow in stature in line with the deeds of the life that spans before you.'
Wow...lovely thoughts. Yes, I believe in the power of the kind word, the smile, the compliment.Beautiful hub Rob.
I believe in the words of the Dali Lama "kindness is my religion". Your article was beautifully written with a depth one can feel; the kind of thoughts I enjoy reading. When I read works such as yours and that of a few hubbers, I know there is beauty in the hearts of others, no matter what is happening in our world.
To me a body of immortality requires firstly the transformation of my thoughts and emotions as the first step. I'll go for that first. Such a lofty aspiration to transform subtle bodies to achieve immortality. Part of me is cooked, just have the other half to go. The alchemy of the soul - the ultimate for the human condition.
Anoter gem from the pearl.
I have always wondered about this insatiable quest we humans have for immortality. But there really are many ways of being immortal, and the impact we leave on others is probably the closest and best form of immortality.
Very well written deep and genuine sentiments Pearldiver. Although I rarely consider the immortal potential my words and actions may have, your statement: “The purpose [of giving a compliment] is solely to demonstrate your appreciation for the opportunity to give something that has the potential to impact positively on another” is beautiful. In truly attempting to improve another’s moment in time as we cross paths, I’ve found my own life improves dramatically.
A group I was in once was challenged to prove the law of cause and effect through simple compliments for a week. They suggested we make a point to express our appreciation at least once a day. In the spirit of the desired outcome and for it to be a true challenge, I took it a step further, deciding to genuinely express gratitude to everyone I came in contact with. I.e. If I saw a teller stressing, I’d honestly assess the situation and offer condolences for the pressure she was experiencing and let her know how well she was doing under the circumstances. The calm that would come over her was an amazing reward. After a mere couple of days, I almost couldn’t handle all the compliments I began receiving!
I too seek a life of wisdom and tranquility which, for a type A personality, has meant embracing change with open arms :) AWESOME VIDEO! Thank you for all of it… my smile is broadened :)
I enjoyed every word of your article, learning from your inner wisdom.
Thank you very much.
To enhance one life, to be remembered by one person as someone to whom I made a difference for the better. To live in such a way that my memory will have put a smile on one person's heart. That is a life worth living, to me. We affect more people than we will ever know, both for the better and for the worst, may the better out-weigh it all, indeed!
Thank you PD for giving us things to ponder this day!
I don't know what to say, except I am happy that I am finding others that share the same spirit. And to know that there are more people out there, then I thought. Sometimes when you don't have anyone to share, stuff like this, you begin to wonder, how many people are there that truly think like this. But since I have signed up with hubpages, I have meant a few and new ones everyday.
My immortal soul's place is the reason I live as I do...I do not forget my goals! This is a beautiful hug and one that should be read more than once...there is soooo much good information here. Thanks, Pearldiver! Truly a wonderful hub!! :D
I thought I just had to get bitten by a vampire....glad I read this! Great piece of writing here Pearldiver and I really wanted to point out the section entitled: "The Power of a Compliment"...you made a lot of valid points in the simplicity that lies behind the power of a smile. It takes a truly genuine soul to give without the thought of ever receiving. Great read mate!
Treat others as you want to be treated.. kind of my mantra for life..I partiuarly liked the part of the hub that states how we try to make people appreciate us but don't take the time to be appreciated as a mom and social worker this is so true...
At some point while reading some of your other work, I thought to myself, here is a truly gifted writer, because you write from a deep, deep place in your heart. I am awed by some of your thoughts and must say, I never thought of a baby's first smile as immortality, but I understand what you are saying.
not only the first smile, but the first look in the eyes, the touch of the tiny fingers. you are right. beautiful!
What a pleasure to read such beautiful writing and such great words of wisdom. Your talent is a gift and the fact that you generously share it with us makes it part of your immortality. Thank you, Sir.
You are one of the deepest thinking writers I have ever read. You are literally able to paint a picture with your words. You are one great writer.
AWESOME LOVE By BERNARD LEVINE
To go to the ends of the world
to help a stranger
To give someone incredible kindness
they will never forget
To treat animals and all of nature
with respect and compassion
These are the things that give life true purpose.
To value your special uniqueness
as a beautiful child of God
To elevate your mind
with the higher value of integrity
To upgrade your living environment
planting seeds to enrich the soul
To give a child caring devotion
so they feel they are loved
To rise above your circumstances
with faith in the power of God
And with the purity of healing love
in your heart
your life will know no boundaries.
© Bernard Levine


























Feline Prophet Level 5 Commenter 2 years ago
Immortality sounds like a very lofty goal, and not one that I would seek. Living a life of wisdom and tranquility, as you suggest, is something I would rather aspire to. To be at peace with oneself is to be at peace with the rest of the world. Again, you make us think Pearldiver. :)