If you were to leave your legacy in writing, what would you say? What sage advice would you leave to those coming after you about the essence of life and the best way to live it?
Of all the decisions we've ever made, the headiest of all was probably made back as a child. We watched. We listened. We gathered messages up from the adults around us. At one time or another we thought, I'll never be like that...When I grow up, I'll be better, do things differently. My way.
So, how have you chosen to live? Have you been true to the self you envisioned?
At some point in college I stumbled upon to Robert Frost's poem, The Road Not Taken. "Two roads diverged in the woods and I... I took the one less traveled by... and that has made all the difference.
I was intrigued with those last lines. Yahoo, I thought. This is who I want to be. I realized then that the power to choose exhilarated me. This one life was laid out before me like a blank journal. All these options, and I could take any path I wanted. BE whomever I wanted. Not just professionally, but as a person. Definitely a gift.
I've chosen paths, and sometimes they've chosen me. Some have led me straight to where I wanted. Most have taken me the long way around. No matter. I learned to appreciate and find the value in wherever I was. No regrets.
So if I were to leave my legacy, this is what I'd say. Embrace your power to choose. Take responsibility for living your own dreams. Never look back. And mostly, enjoy the ride.
This philosophy has apparently worked for me, so I'm sticking to it. But I'm not done yet. I've got far to go. Too many choices set out before me like a sumptuous buffet. Ah, now what to savor next?
And now, who are you? Who have you been? What legacy will be yours to pass on?
Friday, April 23, 2010
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About Me
- Trish
- Costa Rica
- 50's and Fabulous - that's the way it's supposed to be, right? I have to admit, being here is not such a bad deal. A few years ago we sold the farm (literally) and moved to the jungle. Who knew that I'd be spending life with monkeys, scarlet macaws and sloths? It's actually pretty awesome, though I have learned that no Paradise is perfect. I'll tell you more about that sometime... But for now, come share all the savvy and sparkle we've grown into over the years. Speak your heart, tell your stories. Here's to us ~ Cheers!
I am not the woman I started out as. Thankfully. It took me quite a while to understand that self-love and self-respect were the main things I needed. Standing up for myself, not playing the role others write for me. This is what I'd share with my granddaughters, "love yourself, follow your passion, dare to be as bold and sassy as you want."
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing, isn't it - how it's as if sometimes we've fought ourselves every step of the way. What an incredible feeling it is to finally arrive at a place when we finally "get" who we are, and accept ourselves fully. It's definitely a journey.
ReplyDeleteWhen I see young teens and women, they often seem so confident, bold and sassy -so much more than I ever thought to be. I hope for them that they do have the strength to know and love themselves at an earlier age - so they can take advantage of living out their dreams that much longer.
I just celebrated my 60th birthday. There was a time that I thought that was really OLD ! Now, it's simply a state of mind. I don't run marathons like I once did, nor do I run after anything, really. I like waking up with ME, and I don't punish myself for misguided choices in the past. My advice to others, of any age, is to "Leap and the net will appear". I lept, and it appeared.
ReplyDeleteAh, may it be so with this new blogging journey. Thanks for the timely advice!
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