Perhaps it’s because I turned 40 last month or because I’m so inspired by all the amazing people helping out with Hurricane Sandy. But, lately I’ve been thinking a lot about the concept of legacy. I even shared it with my monthly Sparkle Circle participants. The reality is, our days on this planet are not dress rehearsals. This is the REAL DEAL my friend.
What is your legacy? What comes to mind?
Some think of their will. Others think of philanthropic donations. Some don’t think they have a legacy. Often times, we think of legacy in terms of what we are passing on to future generations – something passed down ONCE we’ve passed on. Yet consider this:
Today, as you live your day, you are sharing a piece of your legacy.
As you spend a moment with your child, you are leaving a legacy.
As you put in a day’s worth of work, you are leaving a legacy.
As you help a stranger on the street, you are leaving a legacy.
As you lend a hug to a friend, you are leaving a legacy.
Think of legacy as the lasting impression you leave.
Every encounter, every action, and every thought is building your legacy. You walk out of this room, you leave a legacy – a lasting impression. In fact, your body is your legacy of past thoughts and actions too.
When we embody a more active and fluid definition of legacy, we keep ourselves in the NOW and make every moment count.
What is the legacy you want to live into? How do you want people to remember you? Not just at the end of your life, but at the end of today or your very next conversation?
As I lay in bed reflecting on each day, I think about that. What legacy did I leave today? Am I proud of it? What are the qualities of the legacy I live into tomorrow?
I invite you to do the same. It’s a simple yet effective way to consciously create each moment.
Caveat: We can’t always know or control our impact on others.
It’s not our job to decide how they feel about us. But if you focus on the good feeling qualities you want to leave, you will naturally become more mindful of your thoughts and actions. You will naturally let yourself sparkle! You will naturally expand your awareness of yourself, your body and the world. You will naturally feel more connected to the flow of goodness that is always there, regardless of external events.
AND you will naturally lift your vibration, expand your wings and be open to receiving the legacies others are leaving for you.
How’s that for magic karma?
Here’s to your legacy in the making…
Love and sparkles,
Paula
P.S. You are more powerful than you know. The legacy you were brought onto this earth to live is SACRED and IMPORTANT! Stand in your light. Share it with everyone you meet. The more you do, the more you sparkle!
