WHAT LEGACY WILL YOU LEAVE BEHIND ~ Have You Thought About It?
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We are all destined...no matter what course our life takes, it will inevitably end in death.
The day of our death has been said to be the most important day of our life because this critical day is one where our entire life is measured.
That said ~ this article is not about death. Although thinking about our legacy may remind us of death, IT IS ABOUT LIFE AND LIVING. It is about putting our life into perspective; making conscious choices about the kind of life we want to live and the legacy we wish to leave behind.
LIFE’S JOURNEY
As we go through our journey of life, we continuously create a personal legacy. Our legacy is the part of ourselves that will be left in the hearts and minds of others we will leave behind.
As we learn from our past, go through life in the present and foster our potential future, these experiences create our unique legacy. Our morals, values, the examples we set, the paths we choose, the decisions we make, and the way we conduct our life, create our unique signature in this world. Most humans find the idea of “leaving a legacy behind” intriguing. It is a natural human thought to want to feel as though we have an identity and that our place on this earth truly matters.
HOW DO YOU WANT TO BE REMEMBERED
Every human on this earth will leave behind a unique legacy. The question is what legacy will you leave? Do you hope to be remembered in a positive way? Most of us do. So then we must ask ourselves: Are we living our lives to reflect the legacy we want to leave behind?
It does not matter what our current age or our state of health, since we do not know how long we will live for sure. Young, middle age or elderly, it is important to think of our legacy at all stages of our life.
WHAT WILL PEOPLE THINK OF ME IF I DIED TODAY?
As I am writing this article, of course I must ask myself this same personal question. I thought long and hard about my life and my journey thus far. I happily come up with things about myself that I am very proud will be part of my legacy. Yet, on the other hand, there are things I would like to change.
Allow me to explain . . .
Although some people will include leaving an inheritance as part of their legacy, I am not thinking of the financial aspect here. I feel it is important to focus on personal character and uniqueness.
5 THINGS THAT DESCRIBE HOW I WILL BE REMEMBERED
I will use my life as an example. I decided that using the total of five things is a good place to start. I asked a couple of people close to me to help me with my list, I felt it was important for me to know how others perceive my life and the legacy I am creating.
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I hope that by sharing so much of myself here, it will prompt and assist others to take a look at their lives, and possibly change what you don't like about your legacy as is stands today.
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Here is the list we came up with for
HOW SHARON WILL BE REMEMBERED IF SHE DIED TODAY:
1. Sharon will be remembered for her kind and loving nature. She was always giving to others. Sharon would go out of her way to help someone in need. And that included animals as well. If she was unable to help, she would find someone who could. And she really enjoyed working with the elderly, enhancing their quality of life.
I am proud to say that this will be part of my legacy.
2. Sharon was passionate about her writing. She wanted everyone close to her to read everything that she ever wrote, but that wasn't possible. Yet she kept pushing on and worked hard to make a name for herself in the "writing world." Sharon was very creative in many ways and always loved to brainstorm. She got her creativity from her wonderful mother.
I am also proud that my writing and creativity will be part of my legacy. Although, I know in my heart, there is so much more I want to accomplish with my writing. I have a lot to say!
3. Sharon was a smoker and no doubt, that shortened her life.
I really want to do something about this one. I would much rather be remembered for kicking the habit. When thinking about what legacy I will leave behind, this is one that is important to me that I change as soon as possible.
4. Sharon was a loving daughter/granddaughter, sister, aunt, partner and friend. Although she never had children of her own, she was like a “mom” to her nieces and nephews, and a caregiver to anyone who needed her. Family and friends were extremely important to Sharon.
There is nothing I want to change about this one.
5. Sharon had a tendency to remain in long-term relationships that were unhealthy. This part of her, although commendable in some ways, was also detrimental to her well being. In her recent years, this meant that she lost everything including her home, etc., in an effort to help her partner. She lost herself in the relationship, and in turn, lost everything that she had gained throughout her entire life. Too bad she didn’t have a better self esteem and see that she needed to take care of herself first and foremost.
Well, this is a huge one, and something that I am seriously working on changing in the time that I have left on this earth. I have some work to do!
See my recent hub 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Letting Go & Moving On
MY FAVORITE QUOTES ABOUT LEAVING A LEGACY
Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you. ~ Shannon L. Alder
A writer doesn't dream of riches and fame, though those things are nice. A true writer longs to leave behind a piece of themselves, something that withstands the test of time and is passed down for generations. ~ C.K. Webb
No legacy is so rich as honesty. ~ William Shakespeare
While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point in a commendable direction. ~ James Cabell
We all die. The goal isn't to live forever, the goal is to create something that will. ~ Chuck Palahniuk
WHAT 5 THINGS DESCRIBE HOW YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED
Take some time to think about what people will remember about you if you were gone today. Simply list five things. Here are some statements that may help you to begin creating your list:
~ What do my family members think of me and what will they remember most about me?
~ Have I learned from past mistakes and changed my life accordingly?
~ Do I need to make amends to anyone?
~ Have I made a positive impact on my children and grandchildren?
~ What is unique about me that will be remembered in a positive light?
~ Do I want to be remembered for a life that was lived to its fullest extent or one that simply happened?
~ What are my morals, values and beliefs? Would I want others to follow in my footsteps?
~ Was I a good friend? How will my friends remember me?
~ Did I live a respectable life that others would use as an example to follow?
~ Is it time to revise certain parts of my life to create the legacy I hope to leave?
IT IS IMPORTANT TO THINK ABOUT OUR LEGACY AT ALL STAGES OF OUR LIFE
Our legacy is a “side-effect” of every single thing we do in our life. Don’t let life pass you by without considering the legacy you will leave behind.
Every human life is a work of art, a unique self portrait. After we take our final curtsy, our story will live on. Will you leave behind a meaningful legacy?
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This is the second time today I have read about what kind of memory we are leaving in the hearts and minds of others. It is important and you have done a great job outlining your own personal experience with honesty and wisdom. Thank you, Sharyn, for sharing your own journey here. Maybe there should be another entry in the legacy: Sharyn is gracious and generous with her knowledge, sharing her own experiences honestly so that other may benefit.
Hello My Friend,
You have given us much food for thought. These are very important questions. You know when I started hubs I said I would write my heart on paper..sort of a legacy..but it is also so important to move from behind the screen and give of ourselves to neighbors,family, friends, strangers. When I think about what I want to leave sometimes I wish I could do some big do over's I guess everyone has those thoughts but then there are some things that I would have missed out on if I did do things differently. All part of life...Thank you for writing such an inspiring heartfelt hub. I know why I love ya so...you have such a wonderful heart and so loving..You are going to leave a great legacy but not for many many years to come..
Hugs,
Sunnie
As Buzz light year says and I quote "To infinity and beyond!"..not enough of those kind of buttons..:)
This is simply beautiful! As a mother of four I think about this a good bit. I have always parented by using my actions as an example. This has its good and bad faults. (My sons have my road rage). I have always thought of my kids as my legacy, but it matters what we leave our children. This is a very thoughtful hub that makes you stop and think. Bravo!!
I enjoyed this hub very much Sharyn. You touched on some very important areas of living and dying. What it means to you, your family and your friends, but most importantly what it means to you to leave such a legacy as you described here.
I believe all we can do as humans is strive for excellence in character and morality. Love our fellow man/woman/child and other animals who occupy space with us on this Planet. I especially liked C.K. Webb's quote I to long to leave a piece of myself that will stand the test of time. I especially want my children to really know who their daddy was.
Sharyn - you did a beautiful job with this. I really do think about this stuff - worry about it! Like - what would my kids remember of me if a bus fell out of the sky and squashed me when I get the mail tomorrow? I think this is truly wonderful of you to post and give us a chance to see ourselves from this perspective.
Very thought provoking hub
I often think about the legacy that I am going to leave behind, and hope that I am remembered not for the clutter I left behind, but for my family history research and the quilts that I made.
What an incredible job you did with this and the song was just perfect. I want to send it to a couple of young ladies I know who could use some encouragement.
I can't think of a thing in this world that is more important than how we treat ourselves and each other. I am slowly learning we do need to look after our own sense of peace and well being in order to be the kind of friend, parent, spouse and neighbor that makes a positive impact. We truly must help each other along this journey and from what I've seen of you, your actions and not just your words, the legacy you leave will be one of great importance.
Thank-you for writing this inspiring, though provoking hub!
For about the last year or so I've been thinking a lot about this subject. You've written an excellent hub here with so many great reasons to look back at our lives and think about what are we leaving behind. Perhaps make a few changes or work on some things that we don't like about ourselves.
Hit all the buttons except funny. Great Hub!!!
A well-written hub that gives me pause for thought. Not to be too depressing, but when I'm gone the best thing people can do is forget me and live their own lives. My life's been great and I'm enjoying it. I hope those who come after me will do the same without having my ghost to contend with. Voting this Up and Beautiful.
Very thoughtful and thought-provoking hub, Sharon, all at the same time. Thanks for these excellent legacy reminders. And stop smoking, m'dear, right now. That is an order. Else I'll come after you. Promise.
Also, Kelly, not to worry about a bus falling out of the sky and 'squashing' you. An errant airliner perhaps, but not a bus. Trust me.
Very good article Sharon and I think about this often too! Life is a long learning process and there is always something we can change, something we can do better. I hope I will be remembered for trying!
These are great legacy reminders! Voted up, interesting and more
Tina
Hi Cindy ~ wow you were quick! I'm glad to hear this got you thinking. My hope is to also create a hub explaining the reasons and "how to" for writing a legacy letter. I really appreciate your feedback.
Sharyn
Dear SG ~ Your comments are very special to me because I am open and honest about my experiences in hopes of helping others. It isn't always easy putting yourself in that vulnerable position. But I write from my heart and say what I truly feel. Thank you so much for acknowledging these things.
Sharyn
My Dear Sunnie ~ Food for thought is good, right, no calories :) I remember telling you, specifically that your writing and how you give from your heart with your words, will live on for generations to come. Your family is blessed. It is absolutely part of your beautiful legacy. And I have no doubt that it isn't just coming from "behind the screen." I appreciate your feedback and encouragement always. Thank you for your fun words about the votes too. Sending big hugs your way,
Sharyn
Hi Tammy ~ I believe using your actions by example is the best way to parent. I feel that way as an auntie also. It's "do as I do" rather than "do as I say." Your children are definitely part of your legacy. I think it's great if "road rage" is the only negative-type thing handed down. Really, you should be proud. Thank you for your kind and thoughtful feedback.
Sharyn
Sharyn, this is so beautiful that my heart is soft and warm. You certainly have given me much to think about and to work on in my own life. Thank you so much.
Dear Vincent ~ thank you for your heartfelt feedback. I especially loved your comment about striving for excellence in character and morality. I agree and believe that is so important. That is what I focused on here and not all the "material" things. And your character and morals are what your children will remember and carry with them. Great comment, thank you so much,
Sharyn
My Dear Kelly ~ you make me laugh. Please don't think about that bus:) No doubt, there are other things to worry about! Seriously, thank you for your friendship and support. You know I appreciate you!
Sharyn
Rob ~ I appreciate you stopping by to read and comment. Thank you so much.
Sharyn
Sharyn...
When I opened this hub I expected my answer to be, I left a crippling debt and several statements to the effect of, "Damn...he owed me $50."
This is much weightier and something that gives me pause in order to properly load the scales.
Powerful writing.
Thomas
Dear Sharon,
This may be your best writing yet to me. You have shared deeply of yourself and given us all fabulous guidelines for developing our own legacy.
I speak with my students about their legacy (what will their family and friends say about them at their funeral) in Holistic class and it can be off putting. It's right up there with 'writing your own eulogy'! May I use your guideline questions with my students, giving you credit? I think they would be so helpful to them as well.
Your heart truly guides your writing and I agree that you have much more ink in your pen. Voted UP & UABI.
Have a beautiful weekend. Love, Maria
Hello MT ~ You brought up family history research and I personally believe that is so important. Documenting your family history can be extremely important to those you leave behind. My mother left this earth way too early and I continue to wish that I had answers to some lingering questions.
My mother lived her life as an only child yet there had been talk that she actually had a step brother. She confirmed this fact and yet didn't want to speak further about it. So my sisters and I only knew that we had an uncle who was a police officer that died in the line of duty. He was married and had several children. We knew his first name but not his last which was confusing because we have no idea who his mother is. Later, when we tried to get answers about this from my Grandmother, she was reluctant to speak about it we believe because he was a product of an affair my Grandfather had. We have extensively researched to find our "lost family" to no avail. I wish we would have probed these questions earlier in life. It makes me sad to know that I have cousins and other family out there that I probably will never meet.
So, sorry for that long response but it really struck a cord :) Regarding your loving quilts, they absolutely are part of your legacy. To this day, I am comforted when I use one of the afghans that either my Mom or Gram crocheted for me. Thank you so much for your comments MT, have a great day.
Sharyn
Dear Pooh ~ thank you for your beautiful words of encouragement. I am glad you mentioned the video song. It took me SO long to find something that I felt was appropriate for what I was trying to share here. The song "Family Tree" really does and it is a beautiful song. I felt the words were so relevant. It mentions "are you gonna be like your father was, his father was" and that really hit me. My father is an alcoholic and so was his father. I am so proud to say that neither myself or my sisters followed this destructive pattern. So we've broke that chain. I believe it is true that no matter what your family legacy is, you have the power to change it, hopefully for the positive.
You mentioned, Pooh, about how "we do need to look after our own sense of peace and well being in order to be the kind of friend, parent, spouse and neighbor that makes a positive impact." I believe this is so accurate. I've messed up in this "department" a little and working on changing it. I am always there for other people, very much a caregiver, but at times I have neglected myself in the process. I am trying to find a better balance.
All of that said (wow, I'm wordy this morning), thank you for your feedback and for sharing this work with others who you feel will be encouraged. That means a lot to me.
Sharyn
Hello Sharyn, I must admit this is something I have never thought about and I don't know why, - so now I have a lot of thinking to do!
An excellent hub and choice of video, thank you Sharyn for your honest writing and being you.
Best wishes and voting up, Lesley
Sharyn -- very insightful and soul-searching Hub. Nearing 75 one really begins to ponder these things. It's good to know others start earlier. It's my fondest hope that I'll be remembered for a zest for life and an off-the-wall sense of humor (and not my occasional temper fits). Wonderful Hub and voted UP! Best, Sis
Hi Susan ~ thank you for your feedback. I understand, this has been something on my mind for the last year also :) I feel it's important to think about at all stages of our lives giving us the opportunity to make changes now while we can. I really appreciate your comments and votes too.
Sharyn
Hello Alcosin ~ I appreciate your comments. I have a feeling that although you would like people to forget you, that probably won't be the case. But if what they remember is you enjoying life and living it to its fullest, that will be a wonderful personal legacy. Thank you for your feedback and votes too!
Sharyn
Dear Dr. BJ ~ I know, I know, but Doc, it is a difficult habit to kick. Yes, I know, it is VERY important. And I will tell Kelly to stop watching for the bus and start looking out for the planes. I always look forward to your feedback :) Thank you always for your fun and enlightening comments!
Sharyn
Sharyn, this is food for thought. As a mother,wife, teacher, friend, etc., I do wonder what others will remember about me. I hope compassion and humor are at the top of their list.
You have written a thought-provoking, wonderful hub! Votes and shared!
Hi Tina ~ OMG, you got that right about life being a long learning process. It doesn't stop. I personally feel that I have learned so much just recently in my life. I think at my age, it is beginning to be called wisdom? And I agree, being remembered for "trying" would/should count. Thank you for your feedback, I very much appreciate you stopping by.
Sharyn
Hi Brenda ~ thank you, that was my intent...to give others "food for thought" :) I appreciate your feedback. I hope all is well with you!
Sharyn
Hello Thomas ~ your comment is awesome! You know I love your silliness yet I am also honored that I made you pause :) I realize that is a really good thing and makes me cherish your feedback even more. Thank you,
Sharyn
My dear friend Maria ~ I just love you. Your kind words mean so much to me. Yes, of course you can share whatever you'd like. I would love to sit in on your classes :) I am planning a hub about how to write a "legacy letter" and why. Sounds like you may like to use that as well. And there definitely is much more ink in my pen, no doubt yours as well. Thanks for your feedback and always boosting my confidence. Have a great weekend! Love,
Sharyn
Very thoughtful and amazing hub really i liked it too much! Voted up.
Great hub. I think about this often. After reading your hub I'm reminded that I need to focus on following my "True North" in order to have the quality of life I want for myself and my family. Thanks for the reminder. Life is so short. It is very important to leave a positive legacy.
Your article speaks volumes. Very thoughtful insight and inspirational. I voted up! :)
Excellent hub. Makes you think. At least my footprints are headed the right way. Have a photo of my on on soft white sand; never thought of them in the way you put it! Really enjoyed and did make me think.
Oh Sharyn, this hub was so thought-provoking and the level of honesty and self-reflection that you showed in your personal example was inspiring.
I do think about what I want my legacy to be because it helps put things in perspective and keeps me focused on the things that truly matter.
I thoroughly enjoyed this hub and voted it up, useful, awesome, beautiful and interesting.
You're a terrific writer, a kind, compassionate supportive friend and I'm glad I've met you through Hub Pages.
sharon, I think about this a lot, especially considering I have so much to live up to against those in my family who have already passed and will pass. It's something to think about.
Hello MM ~ great to see you. I would think there are many people who have not actually thought about this. It has been prevalent on my mind more recently only due to a milestone birthday coming up. It kind of changes things :) I'm so glad you liked this and the video too. Take care,
Sharyn
Hey Sis ~ thank you so much for your comments. I love the idea of being remembered for your sense of humor and zest for life. I am sure there are people that are remembered for being "crabby" all the time. What fun is that :) Thank you so much for stopping by!
Sharyn
Hi Susan ~ teachers have a special place in many hearts. I believe teachers truly build their legacy on an hourly basis and I commend you for that. I have a sister and a niece that are both teachers. I am so proud of them and the changes they have been able to make to help others lives as well. Thank you so much for your feedback, votes and share too! I appreciate you!
Sharyn
Swetankraj ~ is it great to meet you. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. Have a great weekend!
Sharyn
Hello Kelleyward ~ I really appreciate your feedback. I like your term "true north." I do feel it is beneficial to think about our legacy at all times during our life. It helps to keep us on the right track. Thank you so much for stopping by.
Sharyn
elikat02 ~ commenting that this article speaks volumes means so much to me and I thank you. It's great to meet you. Thank you for your feedback and vote.
Sharyn
Hi Teylina ~ great to see you. Thanks you for your great feedback. Footprints in the right direction is a good thing :) I'm so glad you enjoyed this!
Sharyn
Dear Gail ~ thank you so much for mentioning the important self-reflection in this piece. I do hope that it inspires others to do the same. You are correct, when we think about what legacy we will leave behind, no matter what our age, it helps keep us focused on the things that truly matter. I appreciate you my friend and am also glad that I have met you through HubPages. I love and highly respect your work.
Sharyn
Hi Justin ~ Your comment reminds me of both my mother and grandmother. Both woman left wonderful legacies when it comes to character and family values. I want to be remembered for living up to their legacy as well. Thank you so much for stopping by.
Sharyn
Sharon, I am back to let you know that I have included this hub in my weekly favorites list.
I am glad I came back because I missed your reply. Most states will let you search for birth records, so you may be able to find your uncle's birth certificate if his father's name is mentioned on it. You can also search for court records in case she tried to get child support from him. I do hope you find your uncle.
Hey Shasta ~ thank you so much for including me in your weekly favorites hub. I am honored. And thank you for your additional feedback as well. We have searched birth records and that sort of thing as well. I extensively searched police officers killed in the line of duty too. We do not know what last name he used. But it gets confusing if he did in fact have my grandfather's last name since it was changed way back then. It was shortened at some point and the new shortened version is a very common name. I am sure I will search again and hope to find something that I missed. Thank you so much for stopping by again.
Sharyn
This is a very touching Hub, Sharyn. I found it through Millionaire Tip's weekly compilation. I've a feeling I'm going to be thinking about this as I fall asleep tonight!
Very powerful and inspirational! This made me to think about my life. I am getting so emotional here, while making my lists.
Congratulation, this hub is included in Millionaire`s weekly favorites list.
Voted up!
This hub is definitly food.for thought. Awesome. Socially sharef.
Hello Keri ~ I am so glad you found this and am honored that it has made an impact on you. I hope you sleep well thinking about your legacy :) Thanks for stopping by!
Sharyn
urmilashukla23 ~ it's great to meet you. It's okay to get emotional, these are important and sometimes difficult things to think about. I wish you the best. Thank you for your open feedback.
Sharyn
Hi KimberlyLake ~ thank you so much for your feedback. Several comments have mentioned that this is "food for thought." That makes me feel great. I appreciate your comments and share too. Thanks,
Sharyn
Interesting Thoughts in this Hub Sharyn. Lots of Great Comments. These are Poignant thoughts of my own...I'd like to be Remembered as Being a Good Person, a Good Friend, A Good Lover, with a Fun sense of Humor, Fair minded. Loved Dark Comedy like Woody Allen's. I hope I was Loved by my Family and that I made a Lasting impression to be remember Long after I'm gone! And that my Hubs will go on until Infinity...
Hey Dear B ~ I thank you for your wonderful comments. You have written great things to be remembered for. And I also want my hubs to live on especially because I share "who I am" in many of them. I have wondered what really happens to our hubs once we are no longer here. It appears that they stay for awhile and are then removed. But I personally think this is something the staff needs to address since more recently, a couple of our hubbers have passed away. Thank you so much for your feedback, I hope all is going well for you!
Sharyn
Hmm, an interesting way of looking at life - or death! I don't often think about this in quite this way, but I do often think about the effect my actions have on my kids or others now. I think your pointers are good for anyone to stop and take stock and see where you want to go. (Who is it that talks about “taking fearless inventory”? I can’t remember right now, but it is good advice.) Thanks for a thought-provoking hub.
No wonder we get along, we have so much in common. Beginning today, I am going to write down in my journal what I would like to be remembered for. I agree it is never to late to begin your own legacy. Thumbs up!
Hi Yvonne ~ I believe it is very similar to what you are thinking...looking at our present day actions and how they will affect others. Thinking about this gives us the opportunity to see if there is something we'd like to change. Everything we do has the potential to be remembered as our legacy. Thank you so much for your feedback.
Sharyn
Hi Sharyn! I love hubs that allow me to indulge in critical thinking and assessment. Your hub does just that - and I thank you.
AEvans so right, as usual. Never too late to think about this subject, and Dexter, like you, I, too, enjoy the hubs that take me into a world others see that I do not. Scary, scary place that is. Sharyn, have to tell you again I really appreciated this writing. Very well done.
Hi Julianna ~ Thank you so much for your great feedback. I'm happy that this has prompted you to write some things down. It is never too late to think about these things and what is important to us to leave as our legacy. I had mentioned this in an earlier comment, but I hope to also publish a hub on "how to write a personal legacy letter." Thanks for stopping by to read and comment!
Sharyn
Hi Dexter ~ I am thrilled to hear that this piece brought out critical thinking and assessment within yourself. It sounds complicated but it really is not. My intent is to prompt others to think about their life and make changes now if necessary so when it is time to leave a legacy, it will be one that you are proud of. Thank you so much for your comments.
Sharyn
Hi Teylina ~ I am so glad that you stopped by again. Thank you for your wonderful feedback. I am honored by your appreciation of this work.
Sharyn
This is a wonderful hub!! My personal saying is "All we are is what we leave behind". I hope to be remembered with fondness from those that I have come in contact with. Life is too short but it also is what we make it (someone else said that!!)
Thanks for directing me to this Hub, it was a fantastic read!!
Hi Susie ~ I love that, "we are what we leave behind." I agree, simple and so true. Thank you for stopping by. I truly enjoyed your piece as well.
Sharyn
Hi Sharyn,
Wow, you gave me a lot to think about here! You wrote an excellent hub...voted up!!!
Hey Audra ~ So glad you stopped by. I'm happy that I gave you a lot to think about. Thanks so much for the compliment :)
Sharyn
Aw, I think everyone needs to think about this. I also think it's a really good exercise to actually write your own obituary. What will you write? What will you do? Great food for thought. Nice job. :)
Hi Cyndi ~ I see I got ya thinking :) I agree that everyone needs to think about this now. The earlier the better so that you can make changes if desired. Thank you for your great feedback and for sharing this article too.
Sharyn
Awesomely intense hub, I'm digging your writing style for sure @Sharon, I actually located this hub from facebook on that awesome "Professional BS Writers" group I recently joined.
I've left you a brief message there as well as to what it is I would leave behind as my legacy in life, I think your courage here shows that you've achieved a great deal in life as a whole, and like you stated here in your hub it has nothing to do with money, what a person may decide to leave behind to their loved one's.
My legacy has already been drawn out, and eventually God willing the world will also respond if God blesses me & my family to gain benefit from such achievements, I've personally had the privilege to accomplish.
Yours my dear is a highly commendable goal, and your hub makes that point clear as day, thanks for sharing such a genuine article, and this one is being shared on all of my networks as well, as the other one I read of yours.
Hello and thanks for this awesome thought provoking Hub. It has certainly sparked off a huge response. It affects each one of us and is a timely reminder that we all come and go the same way, but what we do here is for a purpose. Many of us will be pondering ways to improve our parting!
Voted in all categories and up! Ciao, Christo.
Sharyn....absolutely beautiful.....and I might add, cause for some seriously deep thought. I know what I surely would love my legacy to be. I'm fairly confident that my true self and sincere intentions came through to those who mean the very most to me.
As for my most treasured role in life, I would want my children to be positive beyond all else that I LOVED them with my entire being every moment of my life...and will for eternity.
Hi Michael (Cloud Explorer) ~ Thank you so much for your awesome comments. I love that you used the word "genuine" to describe my article. It truly is. I hope is gives many people something to think about now and the opportunity to make changes if they so desire. I really appreciate your feedback.
Sharyn
Ciao Chris ~ It's great to meet you. I do hope this article sparks reminders for people to really take a look at their life and what they will be remembered for. It is never to early to think about what legacy we will leave behind. Thank you so much for your comments and votes.
Sharyn
Hi Paula ~ What absolutely beautiful thoughts of what those will remember you for. From what I know of you, I believe your true self and sincere intentions continue to show to all those who come in contact with you. I am thrilled you (and others) feel this hub is cause for seriously deep thought. Thank you for stopping by and for your awesome comments. Sending hugs your way,
Sharyn
This is a very well thought out hub and it certainly leaves all of us with some things to consider. One of the things I have been doing for quite a long time is researching our family's ancestry, and this is a gift for future generations as I hope to publish a book when I'm ready. I enjoyed this hub immensely and glad I found you on Hubpages. Voted up, useful and interesting.
Hi Pamela ~ I truly believe that you are doing such a wonderful favor for your family. Researching your ancestry is a beautiful gift, especially putting it into book form. There is information I have searched for about my family and have hit a dead end. I wish more was written down in the past. I am so glad you stopped by. Thank you for your feedback, votes, follow and fan mail too.
Sharyn
WONDERFUL!!!! ...as usual. :) I expect nothing less from you, dear lady. Voted UP, UP and away! ;) love ya
Hi Diana ~ it is wonderful to see you on HubPages. Thanks for your feedback here and also on Facebook. I appreciate you, but you already know that! Love you too,
Sharyn
homesteadbound Level 8 Commenter 3 months ago
This is an excellent and well-thoughtout hub. It really has got me to thinking. I may have to write one of these as well. Thanks so much!