Legacy, is a term we hear a lot. A quote from Maya Angelou sums it up beautifully for me. “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. “
Connecting with people is something I’ve enjoyed all my life. Keeping in touch with friends is important to me. Words failed me this week upon receiving word that the older sister of one of my childhood friends died unexpectedly at the age of 62. Her legacy was clear – she laughed often, made others laugh, connected deeply with others and loved easily.
Considering your legacy is an exercise of thinking about your life and its meaning. Have you ever asked yourself what you have learned along the way, during this lifetime? What wisdom have you gained that you might wish to pass along to others?
People, places, things … a kaleidoscope of experiences in our lives. Family traditions, stories, shared memories and valued treasures mean so much to those we leave behind.
Considering the time invested at work, what is your professional legacy? Connecting with people, investing time in developing yourself and those around you, building relationships vs. executing transactions are all ways to consider your professional legacy.
My work with The Living Planner includes legacy discussions for families and companies. Crafting proactive steps mapping out ways for others to “step in” for us when needed, is a godsend. Make time now while you are living to take on life’s administrative responsibilities to lessen the burden in the moment(s) of need, when it counts.
When you’re ready to review what’s needed for your life and/or business to rest easy that the “heavy lifting” has been addressed for the future, contact me via Email. Additional information is available upon request or on the website @ The Living Planner
When the time comes for someone to remember how you made them feel, what is it you’d like for them to remember?
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