What kind of ancestor will you be?
In a commercial from the local Creek Nation Indians encouraging people to send back their census forms one of the actors asked, “What kind of an ancestor will you be?” Beyond being counted in the 2010 census, it goes to something I have talked about before, which is, “What legacy will you leave by being a leader?”
In 150 years people will look back at 2010 and speak of us as ancestors. They will talk about what we did today in our government, our companies, our churches, our communities, and our families. They may say we laid the groundwork for the positive future they now experience. Or, they may say that we were not able to accomplish much because…… Fill in the blank to all the reasons that pull us apart and keep us from working together.
America has always been known as a place you can be anything or do anything if you are willing to work hard enough. It’s incredible to me to think about what went on in the years leading up to 1776 that caused the colonists to put together a Constitution for freedom that still exists today as the model for democracy. It has been modified through the years, but its basic tenents remain.
So, as we head into the Easter weekend that signifies renewal and rebirth, I challenge you to think about the legacy you want to leave as ancestors to our future. Make a decision to lead wherever you are to build a future you can be proud of.
