Who we are: TIMELESSNESS

Everyone has a past, a present and a future. We each have a story that defines who we are today and dreams that will define who we will be tomorrow. But our stories began long before we where born and will precede us long after we depart from this world.

Our stories are journeys that begin with those who came before us. They are tethers to our roots, ties to our personalities and explain a lot about who we are and how we act. Our behaviors, mannerisms, beliefs, values and culture are explained most effectively by our past. It is tied to our very soul, spirit and in our minds.

We can't neglect our origins. We can't run away from our past because it follows us into the future. It doesn't mean our past defines us. But only when we understand our past and accept it for what it is, that we are then able to redefine ourselves and map out the path we want to take.

Every decision we make defines our future. Life is not one decision that defines who we are. It's a series of decisions that leds to an outcome that is either positive or negative. This outcome determines the kind of legacy that will precede us. It determines how you will be remembered and what the people who will come after you will learn about you. How you live your life can either make others proud to be called your grandchildren or curse why they born into a family with you in it.

We alone take the journey, but stories are timeless and you decide who you are in your story.

That's how I see it.