Where do we leave footprints for others to follow or witness our passing? How long do they last? Do they serve as inspiration or frustration to those that follow? Are we more likely to continue our work when we know others are ahead, or do we consider a new route if a path has already been traveled?
What message do our footprints represent? Are we setting a path for others to follow? Do we intend to seek sanctuary and obscure our tracks? Might we follow the crowd and tread on historically worn trails? Is it possible to inspire those who follow?
It is easy to think of our footprints as follow-through. The activity has been completed, and we do not witness our tracks unless we commit to pivoting to observe our path. It is usually in difficult terrain that we might commit to a review of the terrain we have previously traveled. The propensity of time, our focus is only forward?
When do you consider the topography already covered? What is the lasting impact of your completed work?
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