Legacy

So, I recently finished Chris Guillebeau's book, The Art of Non-Conformity. My sister lended it to me because she didn't have time to read it, but I managed to devour it in less than a day. This book is a hidden treasure, which I encourage everyone to pick up and read. There is a section where Chris starts speaking about legacies and what kind of legacy one wants to leave. Sure, I had tossed this idea around in my head, often involving images of grandeur involving hundreds of people coming to my funeral to celebrate my life. The idea of an actual legacy involves more of a meaningful impact, more of the why and less of the what. In other words, it's more than just me wanting hundreds of people to respect, love, and adore me. It's about why they would adore me. So, basically, I've decided to set out on what my legacy will consist of and work from there to accomplish this.

Legacy

I want to be remembered for traveling all over the world to see all the places most people see on TV or in magazines, but never in real life.

I want to be remembered as the friend who always listened when no one else would or even if it was the millionth time someone told them a story.

I want to be remembered as someone who started an organization that helped the youth of America believe in themselves, especially when they had no one else to believe in them.

I want to be remembered as someone who knew how to have a good time.

I want to remembered as someone who had all sorts of experiences.

I want to be remembered as someone who learned about life in every way that they could.

I want to be remembered not just as someone who had big dreams, but as someone who had big actions that made those big dreams come true.

And, yes, I do want to be remembered as someone who numerous people love, were inspired by, and learned from.