LibraryScenariosWhy posthumous control reveals attachment to image
Scenario

Why posthumous control reveals attachment to image

My art collection is supposed to go to a museum when I die but I keep changing my will to ensure they display it exactly how I want forever

Rabia
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The desire to manage one's legacy from beyond the grave exposes deep insecurity about intrinsic worth.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Legacy and ego — when legacy-building becomes narcissism?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.