Devils Tower, or Bear Lodge as it was named by native populations centuries earlier, was formed approximately 50 million years ago and became the first US National Monument in 1906. It's seen by many as a mysterious, almost unnatural object due to its monolithic shape, obscurity and size relative to its surroundings. More recently, it became associated with extra terrestrial visitation after being featured in a popular 70's sci fi movie.
While it might serve as a modern day alien landmark, it didn't start out this way. In fact, the columns of igneous intrusion are the leftovers after millions of years of erosion. It was covered for most of its life by the sedimentary rock around it. It wasn't noticeable, and certainly not remarkable, until relatively recently. The core wasn't revealed early on.
We live our lives in much the same way. What's happening underneath, our core value system, our world view, our wisdom gained from practice and experience is often obscured by layers of manufactured acts and slight alterations generated to fit in, to ensure we're seen in a way which makes us feel safe. Over time, our true self emerges, most often later in life. But eventually, it's there, whether we like it or not.
Legacies are started early and revealed later. And, the work in between determines whether it's remarkable, or not. Please choose wisely.