I wrote a mock obituary for myself yesterday.
No, I’m not going through a depressive episode; and no, it’s not out of any macabre feeling of impending doom. Rather, it was meant to help me figure out what I want my life to have looked like when it comes to its end. Writing one’s own obituary can actually be an exercise in self-reflection, one that can help a person take the first few steps toward a more intentional life.