When we talk about legacy, we often picture wills, heirlooms, or financial assets. But the most enduring legacies are rarely material. What we truly leave those close to us is how we made people feel, the stories we shared, and the values we passed on.

This kind of legacy doesn’t need a lawyer, it needs open intention.

Ask yourself: What part of me do I want to live on in others? Is it your sense of humor, your resilience, your love of learning? Legacy is not about fame or fortune, but is about the part of you that is intrinsically left in those you have touched.

Create this by telling your stories—the real ones. Record voice memos. Write a legacy letter. Teach a skill. Share a struggle. Let your vulnerability become part of your gift. Instead of shaping these to fit some image, allow what is shared to arise naturally, so they reflect the authentic you.

The people who matter most to you likely want to know how you became the person they love. Don’t wait for a perfect moment. Your desire to create the perfect representation of your life will hide your authentic self. These conversations and your imperfections are the legacy.

This kind of legacy is not limited by only conversations, memories, or inheritance. It is lived in every moment.

In the end, people may forget what you did for a living or what you owned. But they will remember how you loved, what you believed in, and the way you showed up.

Amori is here to help navigate the process of crafting the non-material legacy that represents who you are. There is never a bad time to start this process.