Defined simply, a legacy is what you leave behind after your time on this earth is over. Often times a legacy pertains to something physical, like money or possessions, but it is so much more than that. Your legacy is not tied to things you acquire in this life, but rather it is linked to the way you lived and how you made others feel. The mark you leave behind as you walk through this life, that is your legacy, and the family and friends you will one day go on without will be the ones to walk in it.

So, are you creating a legacy that you’re proud of? What is a good legacy? 

Money will run out and possessions cannot last forever, but a good legacy is one that is felt rather than held. Your true legacy is found in the hearts of those you love and are loved by. So how do we ensure that when we leave, those we love are better off for having had us in their lives? We decide what it is we want to center our lives around and do so with pure intentions and all of our hearts. We recognize what is and is not important and we make those things clear to the people around us through not just our words but our actions. 

If you live a life that is centered around a desire to make money, then your legacy will be one of greed and materialism-but what if your life was centered around love, fun, or joy? Those are things that only grow over time and can endure every trial that life can throw at you, what better to leave future generations than that? When someone stands up at your funeral one day do you want them to read your resume aloud? I would hope not! Wouldn’t it mean more to have people stand up and say that you were someone who loved everyone, who found joy in everyday life, and shared all of that with the people around them?

Your legacy is yours to create, no one else can do it for you, so it’s up to you how you will be remembered. Don’t waste your time reaching for things that will one day mean nothing, invest yourself in living a life that is rooted in love and watch your legacy unfold in the generations that will come from you.

Your legacy starts today, how will you make it a good one? 

Lead Well,