What is the most important thing in your life?

2015-08-01T15:50:18-04:00

What do you value more than anything else? Your relationship? Your career? Your health? Faith? What’s at the very top of the list?

It may sound selfish, but for me, there’s been one thing that’s always lingered near the top of my list. It’s not my family, friends, or career. It’s not about money or fame.
At my core, at the very deepest part of who I am, I have a passion that cannot be denied to do shit that matters. Experience things that entice indescribable passion. Work with people who ignite creativity that cannot be explained. Say “WTF” to fear. Make mistakes. Learn. Create. And when it’s all said and done, make a difference.

All so I can leave this place saying, “Damnit, I lived, and I had an impact. I contributed, I tried, I improved, I did, I made a difference.“ It’s not about me. It’s about we. It’s about contributing to the greater good and having an impact. It’s about making a difference. It’s about living, damnit, and leaving a legacy.

And so I turn the question back to you: What’s most important? What really matters? What story are you telling? What story do you want people to tell after you’re gone? What impact will you leave behind?

What’s your legacy?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2015 3:52 PM

2015-08-01T15:52:17-04:00

Family

Response by MAJ Bill Maynard made Aug 1 at 2015 3:58 PM

2015-08-01T15:58:46-04:00

God, Family, Country...

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made Aug 1 at 2015 4:12 PM

2015-08-01T16:12:54-04:00

God, Family, Country...and if anyone tries to take that way from me I will fight.

Response by PO2 William Smith made Aug 1 at 2015 4:16 PM

2015-08-01T16:16:22-04:00

God, Family, and Country. With these three I have everything I need. My success in life would not have happened with out them.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2015 4:16 PM

2015-08-01T16:16:47-04:00

I believe that the importance of things, people, events in our lives can and do change from time to time, especially as circumstances change. Yesterday, today, and, most likely, tomorrow, the most important thing in my life is my dog. Most of my life, my pets have been the most important things in my life. They give requited love and companionship, far more than any human has ever been capable of giving...without some set of qualifications and/or conditions.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Aug 1 at 2015 4:35 PM

2015-08-01T16:35:50-04:00

My wife of 32 years, She is in end stage liver disease and each day is precious.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2015 5:26 PM

2015-08-01T17:26:24-04:00

Family (which does not necessarily mean blood) and integrity are at the top of my list.

Response by SN Victoria Glover made Aug 1 at 2015 5:56 PM

2015-08-01T17:56:59-04:00

God,my family and friends are what's important to me. Without them work would be for not. Life would not be worth while. I have been blessed with my family and friends. With God all things are possible!

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Aug 1 at 2015 10:38 PM

2015-08-01T22:38:09-04:00

Sgt David G Duchesneau Making sure my family (three girls and wife) are taken care of for the rest of their lives (education, income, security needs, happiness, and good husbands for all three girls and lots of healthy grandchildren); and I hope they all out live me. I want them to get my American Flag! That is what is important to me!

Response by SPC(P) Jay Heenan made Aug 1 at 2015 10:38 PM

2015-08-01T22:38:43-04:00

My faith and my family! Without those, I have no idea where I would be today!

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Aug 1 at 2015 11:43 PM

2015-08-01T23:43:58-04:00

Definitely my Wife. She is my sunshine in the rain, my guide when I lose my way, and my constant companion. I am thankful for every day that we have together. 18 years and counting !!

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 2 at 2015 5:33 AM

2015-08-02T05:33:54-04:00

God, Family, and Country... They are worth fighting for...

Response by PO2 Brandon Boucher made Aug 3 at 2015 12:37 AM

2015-08-03T00:37:42-04:00

The most important thing in my life is my relationship with myself and my highest good. My family and my relationship with the Universal Divine presence. After that, it is my greatest honor to serve my fellow human being, for you can only truly know yourself when you give of yourself for others. I live by the 8 Karmic Laws:

1. The law of humility.
The law of humility states that if you won’t ever change anything if you refuse to accept it. If we see our opposition as an enemy then we are simply not focused on our higher level of existence and will make no meaningful progress.

2. The law of creation.
The law of creation states that life doesn’t simply happen, but that it requires your participation. That which surrounds us gives us clues to our inner state. Truly, we are the universe. The takeaway is to be yourself and surround yourself with what you want in life.

3. The law of growth.
The law of growth states that if you want your spirit to grow, we must change, not the people and things around us. The fertilizer for our spirits to grow is within us, not outside of us. When we change our hearts, we change our worlds.

4. The law of responsibility.
The law of responsibility states that if there’s something wrong in your life, there’s something actually wrong with you. What surrounds us mirrors us, and we mirror what’s around us. So in the end, to change yourself, you have to change yourself. Makes sense, right? You have to take responsibility for yourself.

5. The law of connection.
The law of connection states that even if two things seem like they aren’t connect, it’s not the case. Everything in the universe is connected. The left foot taking a step is connected to the right foot taking the next step. Equally, past, present, and future are all connected.

6. The law of giving.
The law of giving states that in life, when you give, you get. If you hoard and miser your way through this world, if you keep your arms crossed and your doors locked, doors you’d like to unlock never will. If you want an open, free, and beautiful world, you have to make it so.

7. The law of focus.
The law of focus states that you can’t think of two things at once. Indeed, science backs it up, noting that you can only think about one and a half things at once. This is what allows us to converse. You are listening to the person thinking, and then your half thought is what you think as they’re speaking. Makes sense to spend a little time thinking before you speak, doesn’t it?

8. The law of presence.
The law of presence states that while it’s important to look to the past to understand where we’re going, it’s equally important to exist in the present and not be too concerned about the future.

Response by CPT Chris Loomis made Aug 3 at 2015 12:41 AM

2015-08-03T00:41:09-04:00

Hands down family.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 30 at 2016 9:27 AM

2016-08-30T09:27:36-04:00

Family