Your 2 Legacies

Did you know that you have 2 legacies? There are two legacies that every human being leaves behind them when they die. Stanley “Tookie” Williams is a reflection of the two legacies that we leave behind.

Yesterday Stanley “Tookie” Williams was put to death by lethal injection. Thirty three years ago he co-founded the notorious Crips youth gang in South Central, Los Angeles. In 1979 he was convicted of murdering four people.

Later on while in jail Williams went through a transitional path towards redemption. In his own words “I underwent disciplined years of education, soul searching, edification, spiritual cultivation and battling my internal demons."

He wrote seven books that all preached the message of anti-violence. He was nominated four times for the Nobel Peace prize. His story was also turned into a movie entitled “Redemption.” Williams wrote seven books in which he consistently preached a message of anti-violence.

Our lives will always be remembered by the legacies that we leave behind. Stanley “Tookie” Williams left 2 legacies when he died. What are the 2 legacies in a nutshell?

Your Good Legacy
Your Bad Legacy

One of your legacies will more than likely outweigh the other. Make it your business to develop your good legacy. The world is watching.