Lino Filho impacted the world in his own way.
In crafts, he left his family a nationally recognized brand, positively impacting customers with memorable handmade works.
In political activism, he contributed as a pioneer in the national debate on fighting corruption.
In civil construction and waterproofing, he was recognized as one of the best and most efficient in the region.
To friends and acquaintances, he left not only a message about legacy, purpose, and spirituality, but also an encouragement to grow in those directions.
Lino Melhado Filho and his family in the early 2000s.
Lino leaves a legacy for his sisters, father, and mother, whom he acted for whenever needed.
But his greatest legacy was his own family, built from scratch. The love and dedication with which Lino built his family, amid financial and emotional hardship, chemical dependency, and many other struggles, show how clear his life purpose was, and how worthwhile it was to fight for his loved ones.
To his children and wife, Lino taught how to be an upright citizen, how to understand the greatness of God and of our spirit. He taught gratitude for life, and how life hands us each minute the chance to breathe and witness the wonders God gave us.
Lino Melhado Filho and his family.
Some memorable quotes from Lino Filho:
- Does everyone know what they have to do? Has everyone found their purpose? If not, go look for it, will you?
- Finding your purpose goes beyond a to-do list: why am I here? Why did God give me life? Was I born in vain, or do I need to do something that impacts the life of at least one or two people?
- You have no reason to complain about life! You don't! We only have reasons to be grateful!
- Give me a vote of confidence?
- Life passes quickly…
- When we discover our purpose, that's what we were born for. And that makes us feel good.
- I'm not perfect, and I never will be. But I want to be a little better every day.
- At 15 I had to find a place to live, with 2 pairs of sneakers, 3 shorts — and I had to find somewhere to stay. We can't always explain things, but everything has a purpose.
- The word has great power: your mouth is more dangerous than a loaded 12-gauge shotgun in your hand. Not only in the spiritual world, but also in the physical one.
- Let's fight! We need will, and purpose is related to that.
- There's a story I learned in philosophy: if you don't know what you're looking for, how will you find it? If you don't know where to go, you won't leave where you are.
- A person with two neurons knows how to make the right choice when seeking their purpose.
- Let's fight! Without fear of the adversary, because the adversary is yourself. Don't be afraid of you.
Lino Melhado Filho and his family.