One of our family’s most cherished memories occurred when we had the privilege of meeting a young boy we had sponsored for a decade. Over the years, we exchanged numerous letters, and in 2013, we finally had the opportunity to spend a day together.
The remarkable aspect of investing in his life was that he, in turn, enriched ours. Those letters were infused with our love and bore our unique imprints, creating an impact far beyond what we could have imagined.
Fingerprints are symbols of identity and much more.
They are the indelible marks that define who you are, crafted before your birth.
Did you know?
- Each fingerprint is unique, even among identical twins.
- Fingerprints, being oil-based, may not adhere to certain surfaces. While mirrors retain them well, textiles do not.
- Remarkably, koala bears possess fingerprints strikingly similar to human ones.
- The first legal conviction based on fingerprints occurred in 1910.
In a negative context, fingerprints serve as evidence of unauthorized presence or action.
However, in a positive light, where would you choose to leave your mark?
People aspire to imprint their lives on three key circles:
- People they love.
- Causes close to their hearts.
- Institutions that had a significant impact on them.
Life Prints constitute the legacy you leave behind, revealing your values and priorities long after you’re gone.
Does this resonate?
It forms a part of your legacy, just as our family’s impact on Wilfredo and his impact on us.
“Did your life matter? Did it leave a lasting mark and effect change?”
Most would answer with a resounding “Yes!”
Hence, it’s vital to ensure that when you depart, your loved ones and others remember you for what truly mattered.
Your planning should encompass measures that perpetuate your Life Prints on the people, causes, and institutions you hold a special place in your story.
Our fingerprints don’t fade from the lives we touch.
— Judy Blume
