Week 12: Legacy Mapping – Living a Life That Outlives You

(If you’re new here, this post is part of a 12-week series: The SONG Framework for Living Your Dreams. You can catch the introduction here.)

When all is said and done, most of us want the same thing: to reach our final days, look back, and feel at peace. To feel that we lived with intention. That we honoured our gifts. That we impacted the people who crossed our path. That we didn’t rush through life so fast that we forgot to live it.

This final week brings us back to where we began—starting with the end in mind. Legacy work reminds us that life is not just about achieving the next milestone; it’s about becoming the kind of person we’re proud of, both now and in the future.

Dimensional Mapping of Your Legacy

Legacy is often misunderstood as something grand or public—buildings, titles, recognition. But in truth, legacy is woven into the everyday moments that outlive us: the values we model, the memories we create, the ways we treat people, the courage we show, and the choices we make repeatedly.

Think of your life as having several dimensions—personal, professional, relational, spiritual, financial, community, and wellbeing. Each dimension holds a different kind of impact.

Ask yourself:

In my personal life, what do I want to stand for?
Professionally, what kind of leader do I hope people remember?
In my relationships, what qualities do I want to be known for?
Spiritually, financially, or in service—what do I hope I contributed?

This is the heart of legacy mapping: defining the imprint you want to leave on each area of your life and aligning your daily actions with that vision.

Celebrate the Journey and Practice Gratitude

Wherever you are today, pause and honour how far you’ve come. If you have followed the reflections and practices from the past eleven weeks, you’ve already planted seeds that will bear fruit—sometimes slowly, sometimes unexpectedly, but always surely.

And when those small wins come, take a moment to celebrate them. Personally, I like to give myself a high-five. It may seem simple, but it signals to your mind and body that you recognise your progress.

Most importantly, be grateful. Grateful for breath. Grateful for clarity. Grateful that you’re here—right now—on a journey that many never get the chance or courage to pursue.
Living intentionally is not something you stumble into. It’s a gift and a responsibility.

Your Final Assignment: The Eulogy Exercise

As we close this series, I invite you to do one of the most transformative exercises in intentional living: the Eulogy Exercise.

Find a quiet space. Close your eyes. Visualise your burial. You are observing from a distance, unseen, listening. Your loved ones—family, friends, colleagues—are speaking about your life.

What are they saying about you?
Were you a loving parent? A present partner? A courageous leader? A loyal friend?
Do their words make you smile? Do they reflect the person you aspire to be?

After the visualisation, take a notebook and write your own eulogy. Write it as you would want it to read—personally, professionally, and relationally. Don’t rush. Let it come from the deepest part of you.

What you write becomes your compass.
Your quiet north star.
Your reminder of the life you’re here to live.

And then, go out there and live it—every single day.

A Final Word

If this series has supported your growth and opened up new possibilities for living with intention, I would love to walk the journey with you further. If you feel ready for deeper clarity, accountability, or coaching, I invite you to book a discovery call with me.