To leave a legacy, does one have to have heirs? I’m single, 48, and unmarried; have no children. Then what can I share with the community about me that they can learn from?
I’m an early riser. On most days, I’m up by 6 am. I usually go for a morning walk on my terrace with my parents. I write a lot: In my head, on pieces of paper, on the computer, in notebooks. From my early scribbles 20 years ago that I couldn’t understand, I now strive to take notes that I can understand at a later date. I attend numerous webinars and online classes on subjects ranging from writing to psychology. I always ensure I take notes so that all the wisdom I glean is not lost in the ether. I also time and date stamp these notes as much as I can.
I believe in being consistent. If I undertake something, I like to do it thoroughly and consistently, barring health issues. I dress in simple cotton clothes that help my skin breathe in Chennai. I’m a vegetarian. I eat mostly rice, curd, dal, sambar, subzis, idlis, dosas, etc. I try to reduce my carbon footprint by not including too much plastic in my life.
So far, I’ve written one book and have my essays, poems and articles appear in 43 anthologies worldwide. I do hope to leave an impact through my words. It seems like a lost cause in today’s content-saturated Internet. People don’t seem to have the time to read what you write when you are alive and send them the link. I dread to think of the life of my work beyond my life time. I’d like to memorialize my blog so that it continues after my death and people can read what I’ve written in my lifetime. My words will be my legacy.
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