Build on the legacy

Whatever you do in life, do what you love. Sense your legacy.  How do you see it? For whom is this legacy really? People you know and/or do not know? What about yourself?

At different life stages, notice what happens to your priorities. Notice what you begin to recognize emerging in 'the purpose of it all.' Notice what you have an urge to do or share more consciously, what you wish to give back as a gift or gesture to leave the world a little better than as you found it.   Ponder some examples;

1) Pinpoint key moments and experiences. Notice what you view as defining factors of or influence on your drive, focus and love for your discipline, livlihood, people or series of career moves.  How does all this factor into the bigger picture?

2) Networks & Communities.  Notice your core motivation.  The focus on networking is this: What *I* can learn, what am *I* interested in, how can *I* increase *my* visibility and growth. Networking is generally *self*interested.

The focus on community is more selfless in nature. Together *we* co-create know-how, build bridges, orphanages, wells, hospitals, schools, animal shelters/ reserves, endowments, foundations, non-profits and other projects. The view is nobody is as effective or far-reaching as *all*.  Altruistic networks emerge.

3) Connect with the hero inside yourself.  Notice how it feels to be balanced and fully human,.  That is, appreciate each aspect of yourself asit  is and all the wisdom that arises through experience,  Notice what stands out in your current awareness, who or what compliments or enriches your existence.

4) Acknowledge what is burning inside you. This is a wake-up call. You are beginning a process that is like a deep form of soul-searching.  Take notice of who or what you are helping in your daily practice and what comes into your awareness to cature your attention. Do you have the inclination to give time, money, services or something else out of generosity? Who are you helping? Notice where and when you desire nothing in return.

5) Allow energy to flow and watch- see beyond the physical things and potential effort exerted to the energy that speaks through you.  Love and serve yourself and others.  This kind of legacy speaks through vibration, waves, nature and that which is beyond words.

Share your perspective on building on a legacy.  What does it mean at this stage of life? Is it something you do, are doing must do, cannot do or something else?

Comments

[Hilary]

Hi Liara - I hadn't thought too much about building a legacy .. however I need to adjust more to help others, to not disappear into my shell - but open myself up to be available, not worry about me ... giving offers so much for everyone. People remember you if you are kind and thoughtful ... my mother is remembered that way by the people who used to work with her and were associated with her.

Interesting thought you've given us here .. cheers Hilary

[Liara Covert]

Hilary, conscious and unconscious ways exist to leave footprints in the sand. Its not what happens to you but how you respond to what happens to you that creates a legacy. Be mindful. It makes you a happier and more peaceful. How you are remembered and how you want to be remembered can differ widely. The outward behaviours that people view as part of your identity offer clues about your inward journey to self-acceptance. How to love yourself more?