“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” - Shannon Alder
A couple of weeks ago I wrote about Your Legacy. Given that this is an important week in the Christian faith I feel the need to again talk about leaving a lasting positive story.
After talking with one of our club groups owners a couple weeks ago I came to find out that he volunteers his time each week to instruct martial arts classes. Here's a guy that is working tons of hours and is financially in a good spot, but decides to donate even more of his precious time to teach others. He has a passion for martial arts and said volunteering to instruct is his way of giving back.
What are you doing to make sure the footprint you leave when you pass is a positive one? You don't have to be wealthy and leave a fortune from your estate to cancer research. Giving to others isn't about having the most money; it's about having the most heart. Time is just as valuable, if not more valuable, than money. You won't be remembered for having lots of money, but you will be remembered for having lots of heart.
Your name and good deeds may not live on for eternity as Jesus' will in The Bible, but they will live on with the people that matter the most - your family and friends. In the year 3015, when your great great grandchildren are showing their children pictures of you from the "old days", what do you want them to know about you?
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