Leaving a Legacy

One TikTok commenter noted, “THIS should be the correct way to say goodbye to someone, a celebration of their time alive, the connections, the moments, the love they left in others’ lives.”

It’s really a shame. Technology exists today which enables everyone to capture and create a permanent record of their own story. But, very, very, very few people take the time to do so.

TikTok creator Yair Brachiyahu walked the streets seeking much older people who were willing to share their advice and life experiences with him. He found plenty.

The people having true and lasting influence in your life are usually the ones nobody talks about, yet you can often pick up the phone and chat with them at any time.

Lifeway Research noted older Christians can still have tremendous impact on their churches by sharing some important lessons to younger members.

“For most of us, what we say—or fail to say—will outlive just about everything else we do in this life. And we often don’t even consider it,” Jeff explained.

“It comes back to the idea of feeling there is a purpose to your existence. Is there anything that motivates you to set foot into the world with enthusiasm? The idea of being of service, of making a contribution, is what drives my sense of purpose,” wrote Vaneisa.

Why did I just realize, at age 62, how important notes of encouragement are — so important that people will protect and move them over and over again for 50 years?

“We don’t have to compete with the child’s other grandparents or even parents, and we don’t even need to specialize in one area,” Barbara wrote. “We can grandparent in our own unique style and way.”

Because each of us was mentored by someone for something during our lives. We almost have a duty to pay their generosity forward by lending our expertise to someone else.