Mindful Monday: Legacy

Not sure if you have ever given it much thought, I know I hadn't, but did you know there are three different kinds of legacies we leave behind? The first two types of legacy are the more obvious ones: your biological legacy-if you have children, and the legacy of your possessions-the physical things you leave behind. However, research shows that the most impactful legacy you can leave is the legacy of your values-the lasting impression you leave on those around you. 

The gravity of last week's question, "What kind of a person do you want to be?" was not lost on me. This is probably the most important question we can ask because it impacts the very essence of our being, and it is directly tied to our leagay. 

Our legacy is being created right here and now. It is not based on a single grand event nor is it hinging on us making a breakthrough discovery. Our name doesn't have to be Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, or Nelson Mandela to create a lasting impact. Our legacy is something we're creating every day, in the ways that we show up for others.  Our legacy is the culmination of who we decide to be every day. Our legacy is the accumulation of each and every act of kindness we show. 

How people remember you will be your greatest legacy. And guess what? The legacy each and everyone of you are leaving behind is unmatched! Thank you for choosing to be someone that cares, for making the daily choice to show up for our students, for choosing to give second chances and for choosing to see the good.