When I eat roasted pecans, lightly coated in butter and salt, I think of my mom.
During the holidays she would make them for me. I make them now and I think of mom.
My kids and grandkids think the pecans are the best thing they have ever eaten. And then I tell them how mom made them.
Leaving a legacy … one pecan at a time.
There is great value in kids playing sports. There are life lessons regarding preparation, practicing, perseverance, winning and losing.
But there is something else. Sports are an opportunity to connect with your child. You get to be part of their adventure.
Conversations in the car, going to a game and coming home from a game, are your chance for conversation, storytelling and encouragement.
Over time they will remember your words of encouragement, but they will definitely remember that you were there….. and had a chocolate shake on the way home.
More people are posting pictures of family and friends at Thanksgiving than their food. Why?
… Because our friends and family matter more than the same food everybody else is eating (in the USA) for the day.
The best part of the day for me is the conversations that happen after the meal. Words matter, especially over pecan and buttermilk pie.
Family stories leaving a legacy.
Do you ever feel alone? We all do.
When I think that I am the only one facing a problem, and then I tell someone what I am going through, often they say, “me too ….” And then my problem doesn’t seem as difficult. Someone else knows and shares the weight.
Tell your parents a challenge or problem you are facing. There’s a good chance they have experienced something similar. It is a good way to start a conversation.
Tell your stories. Leave a legacy.
You have the power to encourage someone today.
Take a genuine interest in others. Talk less about yourself. Ask them what they are working on, or investing their time in, or what they do during their time off.
Don’t respond with what you are doing. Simply take a genuine interest in their story. They will be encouraged.
Leave a legacy of encouragement.
Last night a friend of mine had a birthday dinner with a few of his friends. On a crowded veranda we told generational stories for 3 hours.
These are the stories: Stories of personal value that are shared with one another, Stories of encouragement from generational experiences regarding life and priorities, And questions that seek wisdom from friends who will speak into their lives.
Regardless of our stage in life, we either have questions to ask or life experiences to share. Let’s talk.
Keith Albert 