Nelson Mandela day is not only the celebration of one of South Africa's easily recognised icons, but it is also a day where we get to celebrate the meaning of leaving behind a meaningful legacy that extends beyond ourselves.
We often think of legacies as big acts that have been executed on the world stage for all to see, but the reality is that legacies are built one step at a time. One mistake at a time. A challenge set upon ourselves to leave the world a better place than we have found it, even if the 'world' is the selfless acts we choose to do for our loved ones.
As we celebrate by doing something for 67 minutes that will commemorate this day, it is also important to understand our why. Having a reason for starting a legacy is what will drive us, even when the going gets tough. Your why can help create a domino effect in the form of setting goals that can lead to changes that ca impact not only yourself, but those around you.
It's a day in which we get to reflect how we can influence and impact those around us for the better. So, never underestimate the beauty that comes with building a legacy in small acts. All legacies are trial and error. There will be days where you are winning and there will be days where you feel like giving up, but what makes a difference is those who continue to keep going even when the going gets tough.
Today is the day where we can take a moment to reflect on what you value and how this can be used to fight to make a change, no matter how small. A legacy is planting a seed today by everyday practices to create something that will benefit people long after we have gone. We may not live forever, but we can immortalize ourselves through what we leave behind.
