Inherit
Yesterday was Mother’s Day and Father’s Day is June 17. What perfect moments to reflect on what we have inherited from our parents and our ancestors.
Beyond the passing down of ‘things’ there is a trove of traits and characteristics that we are heir to. We hear catch-phrases like he is just like his father; she got her good looks from her mother. As we age I think we all can begin to identify with certain looks, manner of speech, traits and talents (good or not so good) that have been passed on to us through our genes. And we will pass similar tendencies on to our children.
But beyond the genome is nurturing; how we are treated within our family of origin, our community, our culture, and our environment. These are powerful factors that contribute to the shaping of our individuality; our uniqueness.
These respective special days give us an opportunity to honor, to forgive, to nourish and to embrace our inheritance.