I have recently been thinking about Legacy. What it means, and what mine will be that I will eventually leave behind. As we all will leave our mark on this world, but the work to make that mark must occur every day.
Definition of legacy | Dictionary.com
The second definition of legacy here, is the one I am most concerned about: anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor.
This can be positive or negative memories, even a skill, or ideas taught/held (which includes things said on the internet these days.) Just like my grandfather will be remembered for the love he had for his wife, and his great BBQ's; and how my Dad will always be remembered for the sacrifices he made for his family, and always showing us that the key to a good life is a willingness to put in hard work. Or how my Uncle is going to be remembered as the man who built his own business, but thought money could save him from what he was suppressing via alcohol, causing him to be an alcoholic like his father before him. Or how the strongest memory of my Aunt that I have is of the time she ridiculed me at her wedding when I was a child, because "That's not real dancing"; leading to years of self doubt, and an inability to dance in public.
How are you going to be remembered by those you love? How will they carry on your legacy?
I want to be remembered for loving my family dearly, and making sure their needs are met. And to have at least one thing published, be it a book or academic research article. Also, for my love of animals, but this goes without saying among those who know me.
Hávamál
Stanzas:
75.
Cattle die and kinsmen die,
thyself too soon must die,
but one thing never, I ween, will die, --
fair fame of one who has earned.
76.
Cattle die and kinsmen die,
thyself too soon must die,
but one thing never, I ween, will die, --
the doom on each one dead.
Definition of legacy | Dictionary.com
The second definition of legacy here, is the one I am most concerned about: anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor.
This can be positive or negative memories, even a skill, or ideas taught/held (which includes things said on the internet these days.) Just like my grandfather will be remembered for the love he had for his wife, and his great BBQ's; and how my Dad will always be remembered for the sacrifices he made for his family, and always showing us that the key to a good life is a willingness to put in hard work. Or how my Uncle is going to be remembered as the man who built his own business, but thought money could save him from what he was suppressing via alcohol, causing him to be an alcoholic like his father before him. Or how the strongest memory of my Aunt that I have is of the time she ridiculed me at her wedding when I was a child, because "That's not real dancing"; leading to years of self doubt, and an inability to dance in public.
How are you going to be remembered by those you love? How will they carry on your legacy?
I want to be remembered for loving my family dearly, and making sure their needs are met. And to have at least one thing published, be it a book or academic research article. Also, for my love of animals, but this goes without saying among those who know me.
Hávamál
Stanzas:
75.
Cattle die and kinsmen die,
thyself too soon must die,
but one thing never, I ween, will die, --
fair fame of one who has earned.
76.
Cattle die and kinsmen die,
thyself too soon must die,
but one thing never, I ween, will die, --
the doom on each one dead.
