In a situation such as this, I would be devastated for the fact that I only could only take three items with me to a place where I am unfamiliar with the culture and the people. The three most important items that I would choose to carry with me as a representation of my culture would be: an american flag, my Holy Bible, and my lifetime photo album of family, friends, and places I have visited. I would choose my American flag because it is indeed a symbol of my nation's freedom and laws, liberty, justice, equality, cooperative effort, pride, glory, and much more. I really feel that its such a great symbol of the greatness of America. Men and women have fought in the name of the flag and I am one of those individuals who sacrifice my life to protect our nation. I would choose the flag so that I can reminisce of the time and efforts of being a part of the Department of Defense. I would choose the Holy Bible because it is a major part of my religion and it is how I keep my connection with God and how I keep a stable and renewing mind and spirit. The Bible is what will keep me strenthgened and how I will look forward to expecting great days. With this book I can remain spiritually connected with my Savior. Lastly, I would choose to take a photo album of all my family and friends that has made a dramatic impact on my life, good and bad, which will remind me of all the lifetime gain of love that is instilled in me. Memories are indeed a comfort zone for me because I am constantly reminded of how great my life has been and of all the people who has nurtured me and cared for me as well as the people that I have nurtured and cared for.
My feelings would be feelings of selfishness, deprived, and pessimistic if they only allowed me to choose one of those items. It would be hard to choose just one, because one item does not fulfill my entire life story. The insights I have gained about culture is that there are actual families that we never consider, who go through situations such as these and feel that sense of emptiness and lonliness. It definitely is an eye opener and it makes me appreciate diversity on another level.
Thank you,
Talisha,
ReplyDeleteI love your comment about how one item does not fulfill your entire life story. I agree with that...in fact, so much so that even three items could not fulfill my life story and I chose to take nothing!
Thank you for reminding me that this type of catastrophic event happens to people that we rarely (if ever) consider. It certainly does shed new light on our need to be thoughtful and respectful of the experiences of others.
Thank you for sharing.
~Shawn
Talisha-
ReplyDeleteThis weeks post contains so much emotion on multiple levels. Thank you for sharing your three items with us. I had a very difficult time, deciding on my three items because; I do not know that three items can tell a complete story of me. The raw emotion of trying to hold on to what make us who we are is very difficult to describe.
~Schlee ☺
I also felt that only three items does not represent who we are. I love that you thought to bring the United States Flag. What a wonderful country we live in and to share with another culture how important our flag is to us and what it symbolizes is perfect. I also chose a photo album. I find that the best way to show our lives, not just at a moment in time, but throughout our lives.
ReplyDeleteTalisha,
ReplyDeleteI as we look at our lives, we wonder how we could do without certain items. However, when we purchased or received these items they place a significance in our lives. It took me all week to think of the things I would take, and I chose my external hard drive as my final item, not really sure if this situation really happened if I would really take it, the thought of leaving my dogs would kill me they are my family, and I know that they would not be able to come. My culture is partly an animal lover and owner and this is a culture in its own. I believe that bringing items which represent your country is heartfelt and sincere and symbolizing your belief in your country. Thank you, for sharing a part of your culture and life with us.