Sometimes music just hits the nail on the head, and more often than not, it’s a song that I need to hear.
I am crushing goals right now, travelling on an amazing adventure with my twin sister to celebrate our 30th birthdays (more on that later!).
On one long leg of our flight the other day, a song came on that made me sit bolt upright and pay full attention – in fact, i had to listen to it twice to make sure it all soaked in.
The lyrics resonated so strongly with me.
It is titled ‘I was here’, by the ever powerful Beyonce.
(Click here to watch her amazing performance at the United Nations ‘World Humanitarian Day’: “One day, one message, one goal. To inspire people all over the world to do something good, no matter how big or small, for someone else”.)
This song is completely aligned with living a life you love, and for that reason I wanted to share it here with you –
“I Was Here”
Know there was something that, meant something that I left behind
When I leave this world, I’ll leave no regrets
Leave something to remember, so they won’t forgetI was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I’ve done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was hereI want to say I lived each day, until I died
And know that I meant something in, somebody’s life
The hearts I have touched, will be the proof that I leave
That I made a difference, and this world will seeI was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I’ve done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will knowI was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I’ve done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was hereI just want them to know
That I gave my all, did my best
Brought someone some happiness
Left this world a little better just because
. . . Yup, some powerful lyrics right there.
It got me thinking about legacies.
What mark am I leaving on world?
What do I want to be remembered for?
Have you ever thought about what your legacy is?
We all leave a wake in the journey of our lives, and we all have the power to determine what that looks like. Actually, it’s our responsibility.
What are the things your heart wants to do but you keep putting them off? Get clear on why you are denying yourself and get in action to make them happen for you.
“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” ― Shannon L. Alder
This trip is something my sister and I had the idea for a while ago. We made plans and made sh*t happen. Now we are together for the first time in 14 months, making incredible memories that will last us a lifetime.
We could have put it off till a more convenient time, when we had more money, or more of our friends were available to join us. But truth is, there’s never a perfect time is there? All we have are these moments in time to seize with both hands.
We are ticking things off our bucket lists left, right, and centre – and it’s been more than we thought it would be.
I am so blessed, and feel so grateful to be sharing these experiences with my sister. I feel re-energised and inspired to make my contribution to the world.
We lived, we loved, we were here.
