I found this really beautiful quote from a Vietnamese monk...
“If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.”
- THICH NHAT HANH (Vietnamese Monk, Activist and Writer. b. 1926)
This is why I believe everyone should tell their family story, because once one generation goes, it is so hard to piece together the parts that make our ancestors who they were. Yes, maybe we can delve deep and find some brief details of their lives, but the heartwarming stories that only they know, are so easily lost forever. Their funny stories, their important moments and particularly, how they felt, are the parts that really enrich the tapestry of life.
So if you want to ensure these wonderful tales have a chance to live on forever, encourage your parents or grandparents to tell their life story. Sit with them and help prompt their memories and record what they tell you. You may be inspired to write their story for them - or get someone else to do it for you. Imagine what a wonderful gift it would be to help celebrate their birthday or wedding anniversary and what a unique present to hand on to future generations.
“If you look deeply into the palm of your hand, you will see your parents and all generations of your ancestors. All of them are alive in this moment. Each is present in your body. You are the continuation of each of these people.”
- THICH NHAT HANH (Vietnamese Monk, Activist and Writer. b. 1926)
This is why I believe everyone should tell their family story, because once one generation goes, it is so hard to piece together the parts that make our ancestors who they were. Yes, maybe we can delve deep and find some brief details of their lives, but the heartwarming stories that only they know, are so easily lost forever. Their funny stories, their important moments and particularly, how they felt, are the parts that really enrich the tapestry of life.
So if you want to ensure these wonderful tales have a chance to live on forever, encourage your parents or grandparents to tell their life story. Sit with them and help prompt their memories and record what they tell you. You may be inspired to write their story for them - or get someone else to do it for you. Imagine what a wonderful gift it would be to help celebrate their birthday or wedding anniversary and what a unique present to hand on to future generations.
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