Legacy
is defined as either money or property left to another, or the actions, or
beliefs of the past which are brought forward and affect the present and the
future.
What
legacy do you choose to leave? What do you leave behind? In the world, in the
hearts of others, what gift do you leave to be experienced, shared and
remembered by others?
The
recent passing of my dear friend has activated my own awareness and focus upon
Legacy. These recent life experiences have given me the opportunity to examine
this subject of Legacy in relation to my own choices, my own end of life
preferences and the choices I make day to day, moment to moment. I realize that
often myself and others become preoccupied with the allocation and designation
of our resources and possessions after we transition: Who gets the house,
remembering our favorite person, relative or charity in our will.
In
the process for planning for a future that is truly non-existent, I don’t know
about you, I lost my focus and clarity on what is really important- Is my
legacy the passing of property to others? Is it the perpetuation of the
unfinished/uncompleted business of my ancestors, Or is my legacy to transform
ancestral legacies that do not serve, complete and close the cover on the
stories that gave life to beliefs of limitation, lack, suspicion, control etc.
To model and by example embody a life of kindness, love, clarity and non
entanglement.
As
I embrace and let the experience and the feelings of the passing of my dear
friend sink and flow through me, I feel my awareness deepening, widening and
opening. Often the management and allocation of possessions begins to take on
great importance when someone passes. It becomes the focus of family and
personal unresolved issues from childhood. In her passing and the aftermath of
the allocation of the stuff- my friend gave me yet another gift: the importance
and clarity of what I desire to “leave behind” has become very clear.
While
there is often drama around the stuff, what was and is the most important, the
most valuable legacy for me, is the way that one being touches the life of
another. The gifts, the legacy beyond value is the legacy of gratitude,
appreciation, kindness, service and loving presence. The person that I have become
and grown into is the result of my willingness to say yes to opportunities to
change and the generosity and love of teachers, friends and family who have
been and continue to be agents of change and transformation inspiring me,
challenging me and supporting me on my journey to become even more of who I am.
My
experiences this past 2 years have led me to rededicate myself with even more
congruency, intention and heartfelt awareness. I am committed even more to
sharing my deep appreciation of my friends, my teachers, my family and my
students with them and with others while I am here. I desire, that as my time
to let go of my 3D life arrives, that my legacy will be complete, known and
experienced by me, through me with those that have touched me, enriched me and
challenged me to become even more. Leaving physical manifestations of my love
and appreciation is something that I may feel moved to do. Leaving a legacy of
gratitude, loving presence, kindness, service, joy and laughter is what I
commit to doing.
