HEIRLOOM

I once asked my grandfather to write me a letter. In it, I wanted to know the following: What did he believe to be most important in life? If he could’ve gone back in time and spoken with his 20-year-old self, what would he say? Did he have any regrets? It was important for me to understand the world as he saw it; to learn from his successes, his mistakes, and potentially save myself from making some of my own. I wanted to see life through his eyes, if only for a moment. I wanted to capture ... his words — his memories. I wanted to remember his stories as if they were my own to share, and help them live on from generation to generation. Unfortunately, I never received that letter. The wisdom I had so longed to capture from my grandfather passed away alongside him. Years later, leading up to my wedding day, I requested the same of other elders in my family, hoping to make up for prior opportunities lost. But again, I was left letter-less. It was around this time that the idea for Heirloom first came to mind. With all of the technology and connectivity available to us in the world, there had to be an easier, more formalized way of documenting the experiences of our loved ones. There had to be an easier way of preserving and sharing their words long after their physical time in this world had come and gone. And now, there is. It’s easy to attach value to things; to want for nothing, buy just about any product you can imagine from the comfort of your couch, and feel instantly gratified. But the most valuable asset available to you in this world is knowledge. Pass it on.More