My Family Culture

Culture represents to me who we are and where we came from-it gives you identity.  It links you with your family as well as your community.  I feel that without culture there is no us.  The significance of culture rests in the fact that it is a connection among people and their value system.  If a catastrophe were to occur and I had to take refuge in another country the three items that I would take with me would be my bible, a picture of my family and a portable television.  I would inform everyone in my new environment what each one of these three items mean to me and the role they all play in my life.  I would let them know that the bible is important to me because growing up it is what we lived by and what I still live by today, it is where we seek comfort during difficult time, it is where we seek peace in a time of unrest oh it is so many more things to me it is my life line to God.  I would let them know that the photo of my family is dear to me and that it represents who I am and where I came from.   And that’s with these people I shared so many wonderful memories.  I would let them know that I chose the portable television to have a connection to the world around and to stay abreast of current occurrences and information.  Upon arrival if I had to relinquish two of my items I would be distraught because I feel all these items are near and dear to my heart and will assist with me this new transition.  I feel that this exercise has evoked some great emotions within me.  It had me pondering upon my culture and the role it plays in my life.  It has taken me to a place of very deep thought unveiling things that otherwise would remain concealed.