LEGACY STORY PROMPTS

Story prompts cover all facets of one's life. Reading other member stories helps you move beyond the blank page. Write a paragraph or page. It's your legacy! Pass it on!

Tip: The more stories you read and add comments, the more others will comment on yours. That's the magic!

Ancestors:

• Tell a story about one of your ancestors that was told to you or that you discovered on your own.
• On either or both sides, what kind of work did your grandparents do?
• What particular characteristic about one of your ancestors inspires you today?
• If you could converse with one of your deceased ancestors who would it be and why
• Describe some character, physical or cultural traits that have been passed down to you by your ancestors
• Describe something about you, your parents or grandparents that may surprise your descendants when they search for you in the future

Early Childhood:

• What were some of your earliest memories as a child?
• What disciplines or lessons did you learn in early childhood that you still apply today?
• In what ways were you deprived or blessed as a child and why?
• Describe your home(s) and surroundings during early childhood

Adolescence:

• As a teen, what dreams or aspirations did you have?
• Describe your first car(s), where you drove it and with whom?
• What was the soundtrack of your teen years? Who were your favorite bands, artists and movie stars?
• Who was your favorite teacher and how has she/he influenced you today?

Love and Relationships:

• What does a true friend mean to you, who fits that description and why?
• Describe your first love (even puppy love)
• Describe an accomplishment you shared with a friend or colleague
• If you've suffered the loss of a friend, what do you miss most about him/her?

9-11 Reflections:

• Where were you when you learned that America was attacked on 9-11?
• How has you life changed since 9-11?

Family Life:

• What makes you most proud of your family?
• Describe an amazing coincidence involving your family

Work and Career

• What was (is) your primary career? What did you like and dislike most about it?
• Were you ever fired of have to fire anyone? Describe the circumstances and your feelings
• How do you define success when it comes to a career?
• Describe a dream job you would like to have pursued but didn't and why

Holidays and Traditions

• Describe one of your holiday traditions or celebrations
• What is one of your favorite family recipes?
• Describe a holiday tradition that you started and continues today

Wisdom and Opinions

• If you could relive any part of your life over again what would you do differently and why?
• Describe an egregious event that is still too difficult to forgive or you have since forgiven
• As you look back, what are the three most incredible changes you have witnessed?
• Do you make new year resolutions? If not, why? If so, what are your resolutions?

Faith and Spirituality

• What do you know about your Parent and Grandparents' faith, if any?
• Do you believe in miracles and if so have you ever witnessed one? Describe.
• Describe an event where your faith was questioned and how the experience strengthened or changed your spiritual perspective.
• If you could only teach a single lesson learned from your faith what would it be?

Travel-Books-Movies

• Describe an experience from a memorable travel destination you've been to
• What genre of books do you enjoy reading and why? Any favorites?
• What were some of you favorite black & white televisions shows? Favorite episodes.
• If you were re-born into an ethnicity other than your own heritage what would you want it to be and why?

Random Life Experiences

• Describe a life-threatening close call that happened to you
• Share a "Did I just do that?" story where it caused others to laugh at or with you.
• Make at least one prediction forthe future