The present moment is the best time to create your imprint on the world.

The trouble is, you think you have time. - Jack Kornfield

Think about your future ancestors for a moment - what do you want them to remember about your life?

I can't tell you how often my nieces and nephews have mentioned that they wish they knew more stories about my deceased dad and grandparents.

You have something worth contributing that is unique and special from your perspective.

What will you share with your great-great-great-great-great grandchildren or nieces and nephews?

So What? - Why Inspire Others with Your Wisdom?

If you want to know the value of personal wisdom, hang out with 90 to 100-year-olds.

Ask them for the wisdom they'd share with younger generations. You'd be surprised by the profound simplicity of their answers.

No matter your age, you are nurturing the seeds of wisdom within you.

You already have the technology and tools you need to document your legacy in some tangible format. The secret is to start now and consistently take action.

Here is a super-simple straightforward way to curate your wisdom for your future family.

Use Your Mobile Phone as a Story Documentary Device

All of us are good at using our phones.

What about documenting your own stories and wisdom?

Don't worry about what you look like or sound like - it will mean something special for your future ancestors who will never meet you in person today.

A mobile phone is an easy-to-use portable recording device.

For audio - the iPhone has Voice Memos in the utility folder; the Android phone has an app called Recorder.

For video - on the iPhone and Android devices, use the camera and select the video mode.

Next time you find yourself waiting for someone or sitting in traffic, pretend you are on an audio or video conference call instead of scrolling social media and record the stories and wisdom you want others to remember.

Store the digitized files in the cloud and give a trusted family member access with the instructions to open and share when you die.

Your wisdom matters to someone you have yet to meet.