#015: CREATING A FAMILY LEGACY

CREATING A FAMILY LEGACY EPISODE #015 “Motherhood: All love begins and ends there.” —Robert Browning In this episode of The Confident Mom Podcast, we’re chatting about: What a family legacy is – the emotional, social and spiritual components of it. Probing thoughts on how to create a legacy and heritage that lasts and leaves an impact that matters Practical ways to create a legacy of memories that will unite your family more intimately The podcast for regular, busy moms who just want to be the best mom they can be….a podcast for moms to have confidence in knowing that they are in fact doing a great job, that they are a great mom and that they are raising up great kids who will have great futures. SPONSORSHIP NOTE: I am proud to be an educator and consultant for Beautycounter, a B-Corp company on a mission to get safer products into the hands of everyone.   The lack of regulation in the personal care and cosmetic industry is astounding and it is harming our health in very serious ways. We need more voices to join up on our mission. If you want to put your passion to purpose while being generously compensated, then I would love to start a conversation with you about what it means to be involved in the #saferbeauty tribe that is Beautycounter. Join the movement of #betterbeauty and message me via email to make your voice really resonate for a cause. CREATING A FAMILY LEGACY From Focus on the Family: http://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/building-relationships/family-legacies/family-legacies-passing-on-a-legacy No matter who we are, where we live, or what our goals may be, we all have one thing in common: a heritage. That is, a social, emotional and spiritual legacy passed on from parent to child. Every one of us is passed a heritage, lives out a heritage, and gives a heritage to our family. It's not an option. Parents always pass to their children a legacy … good, bad or some of both. REFLECT UPON YOUR GIVEN LEGACY What has been passed onto you that is positive? Know yourself, know your family legacy and take pride in it. Me? Maternal grandparents --- work ethic, passion for physical activity Paternal grandparents --- large family gatherings, open door policy Mother --- courage to do anything, belief in potential, unquenchable love for learning Father --- easy going attitude and approach to life, no stress Then, think about what legacy or generational tendencies you wish to put an end to. Me? Maternal grandparents --- scarcity mindset, sternness Paternal grandparents --- gossip and careless spending Mother --- fear based anxiety and perfectionism Father --- not getting involved in things on a deep level WHITE BOARD VISION CASTING Create family mantra (je suis belle, “Synans are people who love everyone”) Create family mission statement (work in progress) Create family values (love, generosity, communication, connection, kindness, courage, integrity) Create family traditions (celebratory picnics, surprise poems, mother’s day winery, family walks, Christmas morning baileys, family bedtime prayer) Create family impact – what organizations matter to you? (our church, compassion, young life, water) PRACTICAL WAYS TO CREATE A LEGACY IN TANGIBLE WAYS Collect favorite family recipes Created personalized photo albums Travel as a family and go places together Create a yearly video summary Be a family of generosity – contribute to causes that matter to you Invest financially in your future and build ongoing wealth Create a journal or book of wise family sayings or mantras about lif...