Sooo, in church we're talking about leaving a legacy for our family - namely the next generation. I once mused about writing our epitaph and what it is I want to be remembered for. As I think about these things again, I've come to realize that what I really want in life, at least at this stage, is to not miss any of it - particularly with my wife Beth, and my sons. I want them to say that I was "there".
Sure, I want my epitaph to read that people saw Jesus in me, that I was genuine, giving, etc..... But these days, more than that, I want my legacy to live on in relationships, not necessarily in monuments or even accomplishments.
Don't get me wrong, I still have a drive to achieve -I mentioned the other day that I am now working on an MBA - and loving it! I want to invest more. (Gosh, the markets are down right now, wish I could buy more while stocks are still cheap!), I want to pay off my mortgage and leave an inheritance for my children's children like it says in Proverbs.
But in the long run none of that stuff matters - its just stuff. I don't want to lose out on the here and now while I am still here - and now, by being too busy accomplishing all of those accomplishments I am so driven to accomplish! So sorry to ramble.
Did I mention that next Friday (2/13) will be my 40th? Perhaps that's why I'm rambling about life and accomplishments..... sigh.
4 comments:
Mid-life crisis stuff stinks, doesn't it?
I would rather be known for trying to show the Gospels to the world by my actions. I will probably be more known as the fat Oberg who was considered the weirdo brother who went and became an Orthodox Priest in a weird Eastern Christian Sect, but meh. As long as He is the focus of my life then who cares what the others would say to slander how my spiritual life was in life.
40 ----- !?!?!
Uh... I think that tombstone is starting to represent the death of your blog... ;)
Jason
www.mylifeinbeta.net
Come back to us Steve the blogger...!
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