Legacy according to Brainy Quote
1. A gift of property by will, esp. of money or personal property; a bequest. Also Fig.; as, a legacy of dishonor or disease.
2. A business with which one is entrusted by another; a commission; -- obsolete, except in the phrases last legacy, dying legacy, and the like.
To leave a Legacy, is more than just leaving behind the tangibles such as money or debt, treasures or junk. This component of the life wheel speaks to the inner hearts and even the souls of humanity. So much comes to mind in our current world - the war in the Middle East, the BP debacle in the Gulf of Mexico, our National Debt, just to name a few.
Mistakes are made, big and small, but if the intention behind the actions that led to the mistakes is ethically, morally and socially sound, then one legacy we can leave is to take the high road and FIX IT! As I continue in journey, I am increasing my personal accountability and am stopping the blame game and focusing on what I can be and do to work with others to solve problems.
Again, some interesting questions come to mind from the last two elements of the Wheels of Life - Social and Ethical.
Social
What community, statewide, national or international topics have caught my social interest?
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What am I doing that helps me to support this social interest and serves a greater good?
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What habits will I need to change, modify, eliminate or enhance in order to enhance this social element of my wheel of life?
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Ethical
What is my definition of ethics?
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How do I define my values and code of honor?
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What behaviors will I need to change, modify, eliminate or enhance in order to strengthen this ethical element of my wheel of life?
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To Live, to Love, to Learn are valuable components of the Wheels of Life. These are the internal, and quite frankly the more self-serving (as they should be) components of life. That being said, to Leave a Legacy, now this is the component that causes me to run into my day with open arms, heart, and mind. The social element gives me hope and passion, the ethical element holds me accountable in my leadership responsibilities both locally and globally.
All the best in health and wealth,
Laura
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