That word sounds so serious - legacy. And I'm not entirely sure what made me think about this today, but I thought I'd share some personal thoughts as they stream right now... Maybe I'm feeling a little mortal and vulnerable as well as crazy excited about our Heli-Ski trip to Valdez, Alaska this weekend - not that I don't plan on returning home safely (don't worry mom!:)
I'm a big preacher of living life the fullest and each day to it's full potential - and I guess sometimes with that comes some element of risk. This in turn goes hand in hand with how you'll be remembered - whether it's tomorrow or 80 years from now. What story will your legacy tell?
I don't think it has to be as intense as it sounds, but it can have a profound effect on the world non-the-less. I feel extremely blessed to have the opportunity to have a positive impact in someones life each day that I go to work - whether through a healthy lifestyle change that has a ripple effect through their overall quality of life or simply through some positive encouragement and feedback - and I do take that quite seriously. It's not only a responsibility of my job, but a perk too :) I know not everyone has that chance directly through their career, but I think we all have a chance to leave a little bit of our positive legacy with every person we connect with (even briefly) on a daily basis. We can all remember the really bad day we were having when a friend or even a complete stranger did something so simple yet kind for us, that it really changed the direction of our day (a smile, a genuine complement, a helping hand...). Are you aware of how many interactions you have with others in a day that give you the opportunity to be remembered in a positive and maybe even profound way? It's the butterfly effect - never underestimate the importance of who you are and what you mean to the world. Every moment is a new chance to leave something positive behind - you're legacy :) 
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