Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?

Do you have children they ask? My answer is No unfortunately.

My mother’s line of family ends with me.

What do I leave? And to whom do I leave it?

 

Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?

I ask myself. I find not one answer.

I find different answers, different nuances.

I still struggle with ‘the legacy thing’

I proudly share my story. I write it, I read it aloud. I participate in interviews.

 

Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?

Why is this so important? Why is this so challenging?

For me leaving a legacy was so tied to having the children I will never have.

By sharing my story, I now impact others. That is one of my answers.

The young woman who told me that I inspired her. That is one legacy.

 

Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?

I want to understand others. The stranger who was touched by our conversation.

I like to create strong relationships. Being a good friend.

Being a good colleague and sometimes a leader or mentor.

This is one of my answers. Maybe banal but important.

 

Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?

I hope to be a good and caring family member. Not always easy.

I love them dearly. They are always there for me.

I hope I am there for them. This is part of my legacy. 

 

Leaving a legacy. What is leaving a legacy?

It should not only be about things I should and must do. Duties.

I enjoy writing. I write. Maybe one day I’ll write a novel.

I am me. I am creative. I am courageous

Being me is leaving a legacy. Banal.

Cecilia Rebild