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@sheba2011

Chilly and rainy in the ‘burgh also. 60’s through Sunday then normal next week. Not much planned (yet) for the weekend. Plan to see mom tomorrow before her social. May grill some burgers and hot dogs depending how I feel. Was a little under the weather yesterday. Hubby will be golfing on Sunday – he goes out early and it will be in the 40’s so he will not be a happy golfer.

Have an easy Friday evening. Jake sending wet wags to Poppy in Oz.

Knowing Your History

Knowing where you came from helps bridge the gulf that divides your past from your future.

Each of us is a piece of a larger puzzle. We are all born into the unique and complex network of individuals, settings, and circumstances that constitute our heritage. Whether or not you are aware of your ancestors, you family’s country of origin, the cultural history of your people, or the trials faced by the people responsible for bringing you into the world, these forces have had a hand in shaping your values. Knowing your family history and reflecting often upon your own personal history as it relates to your heritage empowers you to look at your life in a larger historical context and to understand that you are a vital part of an ongoing drama greater than yourself.

Researching your heritage can prepare you to meet the future. The traits of your ancestors can give you insight into how your character has developed and the beliefs that form the foundation of your worldview. The knowledge you gain can help you appreciate your values and your character, giving you the confidence to be more expressive where both are concerned. At a cellular level, you carry a genetic code from your family determining things like how you age, your blood type, and personality traits. But as a spiritual being you bring in what you chose to do with that genetic coding, your free will. Unearthing your heritage is not simply about uncovering who did what when or reconnecting with long-lost relatives. Rather, it is a method of building self-awareness and bridging the gulf that divides your past from your future.

In researching our individual histories, however, we may encounter relatives who made interesting choices or were involved in traumatic events. It’s easy to overestimate the importance of these pieces of our past and to cling to them. Balance is key. While your heritage has influenced the development of the person you are today, you are more than an ethnicity, a culture, or a family name. You should not feel driven to alter your likes and dislikes, dreams, preferences, or values because you feel your heritage demands it. Knowing your history is about loving who you are, understanding where you’ve come from, and preparing for your future.

@kittengirl,

Good Morning in California Kitten. Thinking of you and the family. Sending blessings
and kitty hugs to all. 🌹 Please safe.

Cherie,

Have a great Holiday Weekend in S. California you are missed. 🌹

@toberkins,

Good Morning in S. California wishing you and hubby a safe and wonderful
Holiday Weekend. 🌹

@shoelady60,

Good afternoon in the ‘burgh. May this be a great weekend for you and the family. 🌹💕

I am glad things are slowly getting back to normal. 💕Today is still Mom Friday. 😘😎

Hubby is cooking this weekend rain or shine. We are very chilly this morning.
I have said this for years I will long for a day like this during the dog days of summer. 😎

Enjoy it all. 😘💕Give Jake a chilly pet from OZ. Jake may be chilly himself. 🤣

@71flowerchild,

Good day in Texas and I hope it is a good one for you. 😎How are things going you are
missed on this thread. 🌹I want to wish you and your family a safe weekend holiday.

Sending cool pets to Jewell and Little D let me know how you are if you have time. 🌹

@taci,

Good Morning in S. California. Here is to a safe and nice Holiday. 😎💕

Who is cooking this weekend? Hubby has that honor. 🤣 I so enjoyed Heidi Daus
yesterday. 💕

Enjoy the hike if you are able we are chilly in the low 50’s all weekend and rain on
Monday. 😎🌹

@oodiebom,

Good afternoon on the Gulf Coast. 😎😘Well tonight is Trivia I hope you have a good
turn out. I will be there and playing in the Arcade. I make time to do this. My husband
is watching me the entire time and I multi-task as well. 🤣

I have the fresh fruit and vegetables I wanted. 💕Oodie I say this to you every Friday
get your beauty winks. 🌹 We are very chilly in OZ we are in the low 50’s. I am wearing
a Marla Wynne Topper and it feels great. I let Poppy run up and down the street and then
play in the backyard. Hubby will do the cooking this weekend.

@bichon18,

Amy have a great weekend with Jerry in Florida. Give the fur babies a cool OZ pet. 😎

@ddshoppy,

Good Morning in S. California well the weekend is here. 😎😘💕Make it a great one
with your family. Are you cooking? Hope to see ya in Trivia tonight.

@defg,

Good Morning in Maryland. I hope you are having a good Memorial Holiday. 😘😎

@loaf,

Good Morning Loaf it was nice of you to drop in. 😘💕I am glad to know you and the
family are doing fine. Give the kids a sweet hug. 😘😎If you and hubby are cooking out
this weekend have fun. Oz is 50 degrees this morning and I am wearing a Marla Wynne
Topper. 😎😘

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