When looking at life I see people ‘Pillars’ that stand out amongst the many individuals that have come and gone. These individual pillars have created pieces of the structure or the foundational elements that have helped design the architecture of my world. Their influence has set a strong foundation from which to build a beautiful existence. We can be a pillar for others on their journey. This is the legacy that we live and leave. What type of legacy do you live and hope to leave that will impact the design of someone else’s life?
I have been blessed with two amazing individuals who were pillars in my life. They helped design the architecture of my beliefs, attitudes and worldview. They have given me a foundation from which I have built my life. I carry their legacy with me as I stride through each day.
This week I sat by the bedside of one of these beautiful individuals, and was able tell them how blessed I felt to have them in my life. I was able to express the profound impact they had on my life and me. I am filled with gratitude to have had the chance to say thank you to this pillar for the gifts of love, strength, integrity, patience and an expectation of excellence that he instilled in me. It made me begin to think about the legacy I am living and leaving as I walk through my life and touch the lives of those around me. What do I want this legacy to be? Will I be a profound pillar in someone else’s life? How can I help the individual lives I touch design a beautiful structure for their life? I ask you, what will your legacy be? Let’s look at ways to design your inspired legacy.
I think the first step is awareness. Looking at our own lives and noticing which individuals had an impact on us. Were these experiences positive or negative? Did you have to re-frame the structure of your life because of a destructive impact? Or, can you see the pieces that were given to you that support the construction of your life?
The second step is evaluating where you are right now. By taking an honest look at your life and deciding whether you are living and leaving the legacy you hope. Are you a pillar that helps others stand tall?
The third step is choosing what type of legacy you hope to live and leave. The beautiful thing about life is that we have the opportunity to course correct at any given moment. If we are not on the path that we are hoping, we can change course. If when evaluating where you are right now is not the place you hope to be, decide what it is you want as your legacy. What would you hope that someone said to you fifty years from now as they sat at your bedside?
Everyday in our actions, thoughts and words we have a major impact on the world and those we touch. You have the opportunity to live and leave a lasting legacy. What will your legacy be?
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