2019 Word of the Year goes to... Legacy

So I tried something different and choose a word focus my energy moving into 2019. It resonated within my spirit and scared me all at once. It is a big word full of incredible expectations and major consequences at first glance. It has been a year of breakthroughs, awareness, and life-changing impact. It was a pivotal shift in mindset as I intentionally focused wherever I went and whatever I did. Legacy clarified my focus, whether I was sharing my passion for Improv or moving through everyday interactions with those around me.  Here are a few of my discoveries:

I showed up differently with a new level of confidence because it wasn’t just about me.

I was more open to the unforeseen, greater plan that unfolded.

I deepened my connection with those around me by slowing down and being mindful.

However, my biggest takeaway was how each encounter would initially impact my personal legacy, but more importantly, those around me. As Alan Alda said, it’s much more important to be interested in others, not interesting.  It helped me move into my learning zone with renewed motivation to be truly present in new and profound ways, so that I could impact their legacies. As the year unfolded, I came to see that my primary passion is to hold space for transformation. What does that mean? What does that look like? Only time will tell in the New Year. It has been an amazing year, and I look forward to what lies ahead. I’m still discerning a word for 2020, so stay tuned.  

Now I’m curious about… what does LEGACY mean to you?

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