Watching the recent Farrah Fawcett footage has made me think quite a bit about legacies. What do you want to be remembered for? Maybe it’s for being a good mother, a good son, a good cook, a good neighbor. Whatever yours may be, be sure not to miss your train — We only get one chance to do this right. Sure, you can have a few “do-overs” here and there, but for the most part a choice is a choice, and it can take your life in a dramatically different direction than if you had checked another box.

Take a few moments out of your day to look within yourself and think about what it is you’re here for; what your purpose is. What you want to be remembered for shouldn’t be difficult — It should be part of your daily life; something you’re consciously aware of.

Your path, you can change, but time, you can’t ever get back.

I’d like to be remembered for making people laugh. For making them feel as though I was there to listen when they needed to be listened to. For being a friendly, generous person. For never taking the bad times too seriously. For having a positive outlook on life, for my desire to help people, for doing what I could to make this place a bit better than how I found it.

Your turn.

Slow down for an hour or so today and think about what your list would be. Think about your past, your present, your future. Remind yourself periodically during the day tomorrow that even though you might get another chance to “do-over” your day, you’ll have to use the next minute to regain your ground. Living with meaning makes the journey more enjoyable, more lively, and much more memorable.