Reflecting on your life is a gift you give to yourself. You can relive moments of joy with the people you have loved. Some memories may be painful, but time creates appreciation for how you overcame those challenges. Disappointments and regret can be balanced with achievements and satisfaction. There is pride in tallying your successes and realizing the positive impact you have had on the lives of others. In looking back, you may also find new ways to move forward to enhance your story and how you will be remembered.

The next step is telling your story. Have you ever looked through old photos left by a lost family member and been frustrated because there was no narrative to go with them? As you look at a photo do you ask, “Who is this? What are they doing? Where are they? Why? What were they feeling?” Do you wonder about the history of your family, the traits that you or your children may have acquired, the background for your traditions and the meaning behind mementos? If you had an hour to talk with a deceased family member again, what are the important questions you would ask?

Many people of all ages are taking DNA tests and putting together family trees. We can find names, relationships, nationalities, photos, and even occupations for our ancestors. What Ancestry.com and similar services do not provide, however, are the personalities and values behind those names on the family tree.

Do you think your life isn’t all that memorable? Think again. Even the details of your day-to-day life will be fascinating to someone in the future, when so much will change. You don’t need to be a celebrity to have an interesting story.

Telling your story now, while you can, will be a gift to your children, grandchildren and future generations. Be warned that they may not fully appreciate it at first. Our interest in the past seems to grow stronger as we age. I recall some of the tales my grandparents shared when I was young but wish I had paid more attention. If only there had been a way to save them until I was ready! So don’t be disappointed if family members don’t share your current excitement and feel confident that the time will come when the story you create becomes a treasured heirloom.

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