Free flow of thoughts ✨ : The Legacy we leave behind

Sabita Menon, Pinewood

Do we want to leave a legacy? This thought-provoking question could spark new insights into our own lives and experiences.

Do I wish to leave a legacy behind? YES, I DO!




It’s not what I leave for my family, friends, and others. It is what I leave IN them while I’m still here to participate and live through the experience.

I sense time fleeting and seem more focused on the present by paying attention to the impact of my words, actions, emotions, and outlook on life. It's become more meaningful to connect with something bigger than myself.

My family, friends, and society have long influenced my beliefs, values, and behaviour, laying the groundwork for my legacy. However, as my emotional maturity grows with age, I can see the consequences of a decision far into the future. I remind myself of the possibilities that exist both within and beyond what has been given to me, and what I can create and pass on.

A life of fame, accomplishments, and failures doesn't matter anymore. I learned to accept and deal with challenges and embrace the person inside me. Reflecting on my core values helped shift my priorities from myself and toward "how I can contribute to life today?"

Spending time with like-minded individuals has been motivating. We exchange ideas, share experiences, gain knowledge from one another, cultivate a positive outlook, pursue social causes and do so much more. It feels like a collective force, all out to make a difference in our lives and those around us. This is a positive spiral.

What happens after I'm gone doesn't matter to me; what matters is what I do right now to inspire others by leading by example. When I wake up to another sunrise, I try to make the most of the day before the sun sets because I never know what tomorrow will bring.

I feel empowered and filled with great joy when I live life consciously. Spending time with inspiring people, cherishing the little things, showing gratitude, sharing, and broadening life experiences is the ultimate.

We have the power to add value and meaning to everyone around us. End of the day, it is the Legacy that we weave into the lives of others.



Comments

  1. PACFebruary 26, 2023 at 2:26 AM

    Great line of thought and account of your actions Sabita! 👌 Living the moment through well balanced living! 👌

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