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CREATING A LEGACY BIO part 18

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Perhaps you think that your personal history is not very important in this world of information – you could not be more wrong. bow-river-1Many people think that in a world of Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagam and all the other social sharing platforms that there is too much personal information out there already. But think about that for a minute. All of that information tends to be a mile wide and an inch deep, including our own. Spending the time to create your personal history offers an in-depth view of a person who cares about the legacy they are leaving to others. The time spent in this endeavor will enrich the lives of your family and friends in so many more ways than a few posts of vacation pictures and embarrassing moments. By completing your Legacy Biography, you are revealing yourself to be the person you really are – take the plunge for your own benefit, if not the benefit of others.

Do you remember the first time that you experienced the death of someone you knew? Who was it and how did you feel about it?

Do you believe in an after life? What happens after someone dies? Heaven, hell, reincarnation, nothing, something else?

Do you want to be buried, cremated or something else? If you were cremated, what would you want done with your ashes?

How do you want people to remember you?

If you could write 5 sentences of your eulogy, what would they be?

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What is the most unique, strangest or weirdest thing about yourself that no one else knows about?

When you look at the world or universe around you, what is the most awe-inspiring thing about it?

If there was one rule or law that you could add to humanity, what would it be?

If you could cancel one common practice in society, what would you eliminate?

What is your biggest fear?

If you could wave your magic wand and eliminate that fear, what would you replace it with?

In what ways are you courageous?

Did you ever get involved in something that you were sorry for, or are you sorry that you did not get more involved?

If you could create your ideal “15 minutes of fame” without any repercussions or conditions (talent, money, experience, knowledge, etc.) what would you do?

If you could add a tag line to your name, what would it be?

Do you have any unfinished business with anyone? What needs to be said or done to complete this situation?

What is the most important or unpleasant task that you habitually put off or avoid?

What are the least important tasks that you fill your time with?

What scares you the most about dying?

What brings you the most joy about living?

Would you like to know some of these answers about your own parents or other family members? Do you see the value in sharing this information with them? If so, then offer to help them prepare their own personal history or story. At the very least, share this program with people who would find value and a sense of completion by working on their Legacy Bio.

CREATING A LEGACY BIO part 17

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Creating your own biography as a legacy for others is inspiring but there may be people in your life that you would like to see do the same thing. If so, then please share this on your Facebook or other social media platforms. I will be making a complete PDF available in the not too distant future and then a book and possibly a video series but help others get started on their personal history by clicking the share buttons on this page.inner-journey-3

THE INNER JOURNEY

A chronicle of our life journey would not be complete without mentioning the many changes that have occurred to us on the trip. According to some sources, every cell in our body is replaced in a 7 year period, so it should not surprise anyone that we have often made significant changes in our lives. If we have been open to what has been happening in our world, then we may have changed our viewpoints, attitudes, outlook, opinions, politics, spirituality, ideas … or not. Either way, it is a significant clue to who you are.

Name 3 (or more) core values that define your life and your philosophy. What are the personal beliefs that you live by?

What has been the best day of your life to date and why?

Projecting into the future, what could become the best day of your life?

We talk about living a “balanced” life – how well do you balance work with the rest of your life?

How well do you balance self evaluation with outside criticism?

Do you have a balance between the needs of others and your own needs – illustrate?

If you had no considerations around money, obligations, family, work or anything else – where would you live?

Given the previous lack of conditions, who or what kind of person, would you choose to live with?

What would you do with your time?

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I should stop:

I would be better off without:

I need more:

I need less:

I should spend more time with:

It’s about time I:

I need to give myself:

What 5 things do you absolutely want to experience before you die?

What is the major thing that you could do when you were younger that you would like to be able to do now?

If a movie was created about your life, what would the title be?

Is there one over-powering thing or experience that you wish you had done in you life?

If you could change one decision in your past, what would it be?

What is the best decision you ever made?

I hope the experience of working on your life journal has been revealing, insightful and satisfying. There a few more chapters in this series as we bring alive the story of your life. If you have any suggestions for improving this series, I would welcome your thoughts.

CREATING A LEGACY BIO part 16

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Ancestry starts to become more important to us as we age. It’s good to remember that we will be “ancestors” to future generations and one of the most valuable legacies we can leave them is a time capsule of our life. We study history in school but most of us would agree that it is somewhat one-dimensional unless we have some sort of personal connection to that history. You can provide that connection to your children and their children by creating your personal history and how it relates to the events of your time. The time to begin creating your story, legacy, history and autobiography is now. Scroll back to part 1 and begin today if you haven’t already done so.mirror-1

IT’S ALL ABOUT ME

My Body of Work

How do you feel about your body at this moment?

 What should you change and how would you do it?

What is the part that you like least?

What is your body part that you like best?

Do you go to a doctor for regular physicals?

Do you have any major physical issues to deal with?

Are you good to your body – regular exercise, good eating habits, nutritional supplements?

What area of physical health are you the most diligent about maintaining?

When, in your life, were you the happiest about your physical being and why?

Do you have a picture of yourself when you were at your “best?” Is it now?

Do you have any routines, relating to your physical well-being, that you practice diligently – what are they?

If not, what physical practice would you like to adopt and what is preventing you from doing it?

What is your most distinguishing physical feature? (hair, nose, eyes, ears, scars, etc.)

Do you have any tattoos or piercings? How do you feel about them?

HAVE I BECOME MY MOTHER OR FATHER!

Have you ever looked in the mirror and said to yourself, “Holy ?$!! – I look like my parent?”

When was the last time you caught yourself repeating something you heard from one of your parents and hated it? What was it?

Did you ever feel like you were picked on by your parents, nagged, over protected, or constantly being lectured?

Do you do that to your own children – ouch, or have you consciously avoided these things as a result?

Do you consider yourself a better or worse parent to your own children than your parents were to you? How?

Now that you are a little older, have your parents become much smarter?

Are you now in a situation where the roles with your own parents have reversed and you are the caretaker? Has that situation become a reality with your own children? How is that working for you?

 Hopefully you are participating in this project of bringing history alive for generations that follow you but here is another thought to pursue. You may have people around you, parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles or friends who might have a difficult time preparing their own personal history due to age or infirmity. Consider printing these templates and visiting them to encourage and assist them in sharing their story. It’s a great excuse for seeing them on a regular basis and just think of the benefit you are providing to someone else.