My Family Culture
The first item would be a small black cast iron frying pan. The first time I left home after marriage, I took my grandmother’s cast iron frying pan. That pan was in her kitchen for as long as I can remember, and every time I use this pan I think of those wonderful days of my youth and grandma.
The second item I would take would be my book of worship. I would want to be reminded of God’s Mercy, and how those before me were brought through their struggles.
The third item would be a picture of my family to bring additional comfort, and invoke the better times.
If I could only keep one item I would keep my book of worship. This contains what I need to survive the storms of life.
The insight that I gathered about myself is that I do not have a lot of posessions that I hold dear. I have faith and I hold on to that. My family culture presented faith to me as a child, and I continue to hold on to it.
Hello Sauda,
ReplyDeleteYour post is somewhat similar to mine. I would bring my Holy Bible for my christian values, a family photo item, and a copy of my degree. If I could only keep one of those items I also chose my bible.
When put in a position where your options are limited it is very thought-provoking.
Hi Sauda,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog!
Brings home the idea of the individual's relationships and the importance of having something to believe in and hold on to.
Hi Sauda,
ReplyDeleteI love the insight that you shared with us at the end of your post. I came to a similar realization too; my most important possessions are the ones that I already always carry with me: my values, beliefs, and memories.
Aside from that, I learned that my most valuable possessions aren't those that are expensive but are ones that hold sentimental values and connect me to my family and culture.
Thank you for sharing what is important to you, I enjoyed reading your post!
I, too, chose a book of worship of sorts; a meditation book where we as a family could continue to express our spirituality. It is a common item! Nicely said.
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