[dropcap2 variation=”coffee”]T[/dropcap2]heodore believed in being prepared. All his paperwork was in order. He had a burial plot and his memorial service was already planned. All his wishes were written down in detail.
At Theodore’s graveside service, his son Ralph came up to me wide-eyed and trembling.
“Are you all right?” I asked.
“I don’t know,” he responded. “I just found my own grave marker! My name and birth date are on it! Guess Dad did that. That’s a little too prepared for me!” he shuddered.
Remember those pizza commercials – “What do you want on your tombstone?” A valid question. Standing on our own grave marker might be a good thing.
Who are we? Who do we want to be? What do we want others to be able to say about us?
Going through the motions requires a beating heart. Living intentionally with the end in mind takes courage.
Read this with me out loud: Living courageously means living intentionally, with the end in mind.
What legacy do you want to leave? Take a small step in that direction today.
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