Legacy-Do You Know What Your Imprint with Be from the Grave?
In an article entitled, "Leaving Our Legacies Mindfully", the author discusses how we should think about what our legacy will be and do so mindfully. In a culture filled with selfies, I often wonder how many of us actually care about what our imprint on the world will be when we take our last breathe. Three things resonate with me from the article: Passion, caring, and living authentically. When we are passionate about something, we are invested and willing to go beyond the call of duty. Feelings behind our passion are often our reward for the work that we do. When we care about others, we say to them that their lives matters. One thing that has taken a back sheet to our selfie culture is our ability to truly care about others. This can be how we treat each other on a daily basis and most definitely how we step up in a person's time of need. From caring, grows empathy, grows compassion, and ultimately leads to real change in our lives and the lives of those we come in ...
This is what I like to see! A person who is will to sacrifice a large part of his salary to help save vital programs for his district. It is rare that you see heads of school make this gesture. He is sending a clear message that he cares about his district and not just himself and that he is will doing what it takes to keep vital programs for the students and teachers in his district.
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