Everyone over the age of 50 has a tremendous and interesting life story to tell. You need to share yours!
We have all endured struggles and experienced triumphs. Unexpected doors opened, and closed just as suddenly. Cherished friendships flourished for years, and others ended whether it was our choice or not.
The valuable lessons we learned often came with significant pain, embarrassment, loss or plenty of trial and error. The rewards we received came unexpectedly or, as was more often the case, via perseverance through seemingly impossible odds.
We had front-row seats as history unfolded around us. Events shook us to the core and made us question the existence of God, while others worked to build or strengthen our faith.
The right people showed up at just the moment we needed their help. For better or worse, our lives were often changed simply by a word of encouragement or a biting comment.
Technology promised to improve our lives, and it did in many ways. At the same time, gadgets ushered in a sense of loneliness in a world more connected with others than ever before.
Through it all, we developed several core values which guided our lives and served as anchors through turbulent storms. It is those values that forged our legacy, and they need to be passed on to future generations.
Just 60 years ago, the only way someone could preserve his or her memories and important life lessons was by slowly banging it out on a Selectric typewriter, with lots of White-Out to cover our mistakes. It was nearly impossible to share them with the world at large, unless someone could convince a publisher to turn it into a book.
So much has changed today. Self-publishing makes it possible for anyone to create a book and make it available to others. People can share their thoughts on podcasts or through YouTube videos. Digital copies of photos and recordings mean they’ll never be lost.
Most people want to preserve their important memories. Some want to teach others the lessons they learned the hard way.
The question is, what’s stopping you from sharing your story?
It is said people die twice. First, when their heart stops and, second, when their name is mentioned for the very last time. Don’t take your story to the grave, preserve it today.