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Creating a Legacy

That Inspires Future

Generations

By Natalie McQueen

hat do you The quality of our lives has a lot to do with how we
Wwant your perceive life. If those before us take the time to value
legacy to say us and pass on our heritage, then our experience of
about you? What do you want to pass on to future life is so much richer and more meaningful. Everyone
generations? Do you want it to say that you cared wants to be remembered, cherished, and loved. My joy
about your community, your grandchildren, your loved is enhanced in life when those closest to me take the
ones? A legacy is a thoughtful life well lived given away time to share their heartfelt journey with me.
to others. We all desire that and it is simply a matter
of prioritizing it. We possess what we make time for in Legacy Builds Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, and
life. Character
Our families teach us work ethics, drive, values,
“When you live the best version of yourself, you inspire others to passion, and so much more about who we are and
live the best version of themselves.” Steve Maraboli
finding our place of belonging in the world. We live by
Tomorrow isn’t promised, and there is no day but example as it gets instilled in our very essence or way
today. Why not clean out that drawer with all those of being. A family that forgets mom or dad’s character
photographs, videos, and memorabilia? After all, you is a family that has truly lost its way in the world. When
have been saving it for a purpose. Your grandchildren you know your heritage or roots, then you realize you
will have a memory and imprint of you to hold onto are part of something bigger than yourself and part of
for future generations to come. Nothing is as sweet the tribe that stands behind you. Capturing your legacy
as remembering all the sayings, family traditions, fun is a thoughtful and purposeful way of contributing
times, passions, and hobbies of a loved one. Here are to future generations. Leaving a legacy is leaving the
three reasons why you shouldn’t put it off. largest blueprint towards their future. It unpacks your
family’s dreams, their destiny, and the essence of their
Legacy Adds to Their Wisdom very identity.

Families have trends, patterns, stories to tell that give Natalie McQueen became the Founder of Gifts
meaning and purpose to their heartfelt identity. Passing of Legacy after a near brush with death. She is
on these stories adds wisdom to families. A family an International Bestselling Author. Natalie is a
is like a circle with a beginning, a middle, and an end, Certified Mindset Mastery Coach from the Global
continually sharing ideas and generational wisdom. Mentoring, Coaching, and Publishing Center Inc.
Recording these stories leaves future generations with As a publisher Natalie knows the importance and
the hope that traditions and patterns won’t be lost
or forgotten. The lifelong lessons grandmother and impact someone’s message can make on the world.
grandfather taught us are essential to mastering our Natalie has created a one-of-a-kind system that
purpose in this world. After all, we are an extension of guides families to preserve their life experiences
their souls, their brilliance, light, and love, and a gift to and stories into cherished legacies. She coaches
this world. families to formulate their traditions, wisdom, and
expertise in a way that will touch the lives of future
Legacy Enhances Joy generations.

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