Hey y’all, welcome to the Legacy Lyrics and Life podcast blog! In our very first episode, we dove deep into exploring what a personal legacy truly means and how it impacts our lives. Now, let’s transform those insights into practical steps you can start embracing today.

What is a Personal Legacy?

At its core, a personal legacy is an opportunity to define the life you want to live. Those with a strong personal legacy often lead lives that are aligned, energized, and fulfilling. They create pathways of opportunity, wellness, and prosperity for future generations. It’s about moving beyond mere survival and embracing a thriving existence.

1. Understand Your Lineage

Your lineage is a profound reminder of your past—its joys and its pains. It’s essential to acknowledge how your family history, the mindsets, habits, and practices you’ve inherited, have shaped you. Understanding your lineage gives you the chance to decide intentionally what you want to carry forward and what you need to let go.

2. Be Present in the Moment

Knowing who you are right now is vital. Consider your actions, your surroundings, and your daily choices. Who are you spending your time with? What habits are you cultivating? Reflecting deeply on your present self helps you align with your legacy.

3. Envision the Future

Project yourself 60 years into the future. Imagine the legacy you’ve left behind—people discussing your impact, the ripple effects of your actions. What do you want that conversation to be? Visualizing your long-term impact helps you to formulate a legacy statement you can live by intentionally.

Living Your Personal Legacy Today

Reflect on these three aspects—your past, present, and future—and begin shaping your personal legacy statement. By articulating it, you can live a life that is deeply intertwined with your legacy. You’ll find yourself setting boundaries, prioritizing health, and making choices that resonate with your purpose.

As the legendary Lauryn Hill reminds us, “everything is everything.” Every decision and action is interconnected and contributes to your personal legacy.

If you’re eager to delve deeper into legacy building, explore more resources at 7genlegacygroup.com.

Join us in this journey of self-discovery and aligned living. Remember, everything is everything.

See you next time!

About Shawna

Shawna has always been a resident hypewoman, and now she uses that enthusiasm to help others focus on legacy planning, long-term visions, and the impact of generational health and wealth. A legacy-architect, she is creating a new blueprint for Black families to live with intention. She supports them to live their dreams now and to pass those skills to generations to come.

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About the 7 Gen Legacy Group

7 Gen is a legacy planning company, helping leaders name and claim the legacies they aim to leave. They are inspired by the philosophy of seven generation thinking and the Sanofka principle. 7 Gen offers personal legacy coaching as well as executive coaching for organizational legacies.In addition they have a number of workshops and retreats to transform your life and legacy.

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Resources:

Everything is Everything, Lauryn Hill

Living Your Legacy, Spring 2025 Application

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Shawna invites listeners to start their journey toward building a legacy that resonates for generations, using music and lyrics as a reflective, empowering force for intentional change. This episode offers an introspective and actionable approach to redefining success and creating a life that truly matters.