adding another comment as I like this woody allen quote. Its not that im afraid of dying its just that I don't want to be there when it happens.
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Ha, I think I read that many years ago. I actually might be fine with being there and even dealing with the pain to the end, however it may manifest, but it's the lack of anything after that's bothersome. I hope I'm wrong.
Another answer to persistent impact is communality. Your actions echo in the people and places you've shared with others.
The laws, traditions, buildings, sentiments, norms, societal wounds, environment, relationships, etc. all come from people doing things during their lifetime. You can be one of those people, and choose what your contribution and legacy could be.
What will you leave for the next generation?
You can't affect if your consciousness will live on or not, but you can affect your conscience. Maybe start there?