A lesson in the laws of leaving a legacy.

I have learned, in my life, how to leave something or prepare it for change.  I don't think we know how to prepare for change.  I take this wisdom from the Bible.  There are at least two parables where a master takes a far journey entrusting his servants to be good stewards until he returns.  The master always leaves something to make profitable.  He always tells his servants that he is leaving and he always comes back.  What he does not say is when.  When I think of this, it becomes a pattern for life.  Never leave a place without a proper benediction.  A benediction is a prayer of blessing for those who are departing.  Even in anger, you can find some kind words to say in parting.  I never leave someone without showing them to the door and saying goodbye.  It is important for the next transition of their life.  The next thing is that one should leave something behind.  In the Bible, the master left talents.  You should never leave a place taking all of it's resources with you.  Just like it is wrong to die and leave nothing but unpaid bills, it is wrong to leave a place with others cleaning up your mess.  It sets a precedent when a leader leaves the incoming leader with a mess it will take the whole administration to fix.  Lastly, come back.  It is always good to visit places where you have left seed to see how it has grown.  I consider it rude to leave a place and then respond with indifference to events that place you in that same circle of people.  You should now be able to see people from a former place at a wedding and the wedding remain a pure moment.  It is important how you arrive at a place and it is important how you leave a place.  Don't leave it in ruins, but leave a legacy.