We learn a lot from our heritage.
Most of us were raised with some type of heritage. We know where we came from. We may not have necessarily traveled far like many of our past generations did, but they didn’t want us to forget why they do what they do. Why they believe what they believe. We were raised with traditions that keep us together. Many of them may seem out dated, but they have great value. To let them just waste away would be a shame. I know it may seem like a waste of time or pointless, but families need traditions.
Sometimes it’s a lot of work, but it’s worth it.
When it comes to keeping traditions alive it isn’t always the easiest thing. As we progress into the future, the value of them can sometimes seem less than what they were. Our older relatives that kept the spirit alive are now gone. There are less people to celebrate with. It is definitely an investment to keep traditions alive. It is so important to never forget how we came to be through our heritage. Sometimes we have to realize that we have to take the reigns to make it happen. When we take responsibility for something that has been passed down to us we take great pride in it. If we let go, we can feel guilty for letting it die. Sometimes heritage and tradition dies with a single generation, but it may not always be our fault.
Creating a new heritage is important too.
With the change that our modern culture brings and the passions we carry within us, new traditions are made in each generation. Those hold high value as well. We have to realize that everything we do is becoming a part of the heritage of our future generations. Our fathers, mothers, grandparents and mentors all teach us something they learned from someone before our time. As we develop our own lessons, it is imperative that we learn to teach them to someone. Whether it is our mistakes, our successes, or a skill we know they all hold value for those we raise and those we influence.
Knowing where we came from isn’t always about remembering where you came to be, but remembering how you came to be.
