With today’s challenge to live in the present, it can be overwhelming to consider the daunting task of building a legacy. The difficulty of the task is compounded when we experience the defeating cycle of missing the mark when it comes to setting yearly resolutions. We feel the tug between being content in the moment and still being aware of the future. And with the struggle of falling short in the present, we quickly lose sight of anything beyond tomorrow. All too often our weaknesses assume the position of not only limiting our legacy but also defining it. So, how do we maintain a connection and balance between the two? How do we harness all that the present holds and still build a legacy strong enough to sustain more than the present? Building a legacy begins by internalizing Continue Reading
Beyond Resolutions to Building a Legacy
Sometimes we need reminded that every part of our life is an important piece in building our legacy. Where the smallest pieces have the ability to create the largest impact. And the greatest sacrifices yield profound and lasting echoes of a life lived well. For as long as I can remember, the theme of building a legacy has resided in the forefront of my life. It's driven my choices and shaped my convictions. It's kept me centered through motherhood when so much felt unbalanced and unpredictable. When momentary happiness and the easier road looked more appealing than contentment and committment. It's forged tenacity and strength and selflessness in the midst of circumstances jagged enough to slice through every hope and dream. When walking away in search of something better was Continue Reading