How to leave behind a meaningful inheritance | Nancy Sharp | TEDxCherry Creek Women

Описание: Many of us wish we knew more about the people who came before us but delay or avoid sharing what matters most in our own lives—what we have learned, value, regret, yearn for, believe, and love. A Life Letter says it all and is an enduring gift to ourselves, our communities, and our loved ones today and over time. A Life Letter can be handwritten, typed, or spoken aloud. It can be a few pages or more, just not a book-length autobiography. A modern twist on the ancient practice of ethical wills or legacy letters, the Life Letter can be used to clarify legal estate documents and convey the “why” behind decisions and giving.

Research shows that resilient, multi-generational families who stay together during hard and good times value the kind of connection, growth and learning that a Life Letter conveys far more than the tangible assets passed down. Your life matters. Your story matters. Sharing your words connects the generations and allows you to live with greater purpose and well-being today.

Nancy Sharp is an author, storyteller, speaker, and Life Letters coach. She is passionate about helping others share meaningful life experiences as a legacy for loved ones and to foster greater resilience, well-being, and purpose today. Hard-won wisdom led Nancy on this path, as told in her award-winning memoir Both Sides Now: A True Story of Love, Loss, and Bold Living. Nancy holds an MFA in Creative Nonfiction and has been published in several essay anthologies; articles, essays, columns, and letters of hers have appeared in The New York Times, AARP’s The Ethel, Next Avenue, The Huffington Post, and elsewhere. She has guest lectured at the Lighthouse Writers Workshop, The New School, and New York's 92nd Street Y. Nancy works with corporate and nonprofit groups large and small, as well as private clients. A certified instructor in Guided Autobiography, Nancy teaches storytelling and Life Letters workshops online, and at numerous events and retreats. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx