I've done it again. I've gone through a huge period in life without taking in how much I affect the people around me. Today, I got reminded, though, and I think that was the untold purpose of my coming here. I was deeply awakened by the simple fact that everyone at this hotel knows precisely who I am, even though most of them have never met me.
Realistically, I should be a virtual stranger here except to the few coworkers I had who are still here. However, I'm told stories of me still circulate. The hotel still uses many procedures I implemented or helped implement. It's impressive to me because it never occurred to me that it would be this way. I truly thought it would be a quick in and out visit with very little fanfare. That idea was quashed when I found out that the breakfast lady would be expecting me.
I really never intend for this to happen. I live my life as true to myself as I can; I don't live to make an impression on others. That said, I'm deeply DEEPLY honored by it. Not many people get to see the legacy they leave behind when they depart from any place. I've seen it twice now.
I'm utterly flabbergasted.
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