Although I agree we don’t have complete control over our PR (what people think of us) before or after we die, we do hold influence. And it can start here. Stories transcend all traditions and cultures, preserving wisdom, offering hope and companionship, and can even shape entire cultures.
Powerful poem. It resonates with intention and thoughtfulness. I love the prompts you put in there for legacy ideas. I plan to use those to write or record stories for my grandkids. One asked this weekend if I had any happy memories of my childhood. I hadn't realized I'd talked so much about the hard parts. It was a good reminder that they need to hear about the fun as well.
Wow, what an insightful comment they made. Good for you for realizing the deeper part, vs getting defensive as I might have done. And for deciding to do something about it. I think recording is a great idea, personally. You know, after people leave us, we sometimes forget their voice and mannerisms—sometimes even what they looked like. Recordings can bring so much of that back. I hope you make it happen. 😊
Powerful poem. It resonates with intention and thoughtfulness. I love the prompts you put in there for legacy ideas. I plan to use those to write or record stories for my grandkids. One asked this weekend if I had any happy memories of my childhood. I hadn't realized I'd talked so much about the hard parts. It was a good reminder that they need to hear about the fun as well.
Wow, what an insightful comment they made. Good for you for realizing the deeper part, vs getting defensive as I might have done. And for deciding to do something about it. I think recording is a great idea, personally. You know, after people leave us, we sometimes forget their voice and mannerisms—sometimes even what they looked like. Recordings can bring so much of that back. I hope you make it happen. 😊
Thanks Julie. I like these words from Moses in the Psalms.
“So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.”
Psalms 90:12
https://bible.com/bible/100/psa.90.12.NASB1995
Important verse, indeed. And a good reminder to work on our legacies. Thanks for your input, Paul.
I enjoyed your post.
Thanks for reading and commenting. 🥰
Great post Julie, and fabulous poems!! ♥️
Jan, I love your heart. You are the kindest and best fan ever. I thank you for always being so encouraging. Your words stick with me. 🧡
To strew gifts that point to heaven before we go.
Yes. So important. Not just eternal impact but lasting-on-earth impact. I have been reading Madeleine L’Engle. What a gift!
Dear Julie, what a word. i'm grateful for this word that will resonate - words never stop speaking even when we do. Much love and honor. Lea
Aww 🥰 I am the one to be honored. Thank you for reading and sharing.
Thank you Julie. This speaks to me and inspires me to write. I have so much to learn. I would take your Substack class.
heck of line:
"Let the legacy be this:
not a monument,
but momentum."
A monument is soon rotted, or destroyed, don’t you think? 🤔 Thanks for taking a peek and commenting.