Staying True to Their Roots
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Well said. Love the simplicity of your words It is straight to the point.Anjum wrote:Staying true to our roots is really important. It reflects our character and beliefs, both of which are really important in human life.
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That is a wonderful saying and so true too!Eric77 wrote:There is an African saying that " if you don't know where you come from, you won't know where you are going". They are absolutely right to stay true to their tradition. People would always judge and speak.
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It's true, (same principle as can't solve a problem until you've acknowledged it)Eric77 wrote:There is an African saying that " if you don't know where you come from, you won't know where you are going". They are absolutely right to stay true to their tradition. People would always judge and speak.
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A very insightful saying. And, yes, people will always judge and speak. That is very true.Eric77 wrote:There is an African saying that " if you don't know where you come from, you won't know where you are going". They are absolutely right to stay true to their tradition. People would always judge and speak.
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We have similar sayings in India as well. It's a global thought I believe. Great line.Eric77 wrote:There is an African saying that " if you don't know where you come from, you won't know where you are going". They are absolutely right to stay true to their tradition. People would always judge and speak.
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I agree with you. A lot of people have lost touch with their roots. They have lost what made them different from the rest of the world.jenjayfromSA wrote:I respect and envy those who have strong cultural roots. They know who they are and can take comfort in the traditions. William and Myra are proud of their heritage, even if to the world they are disadvantaged. Most of us don't have that sense of community, being crosses from different cultures, belonging to none, swaying with the changing fads of so-called Western civilistions
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Those who move to city in childhood they mostly have no idea of their roots.jenjayfromSA wrote:I respect and envy those who have strong cultural roots. They know who they are and can take comfort in the traditions. William and Myra are proud of their heritage, even if to the world they are disadvantaged. Most of us don't have that sense of community, being crosses from different cultures, belonging to none, swaying with the changing fads of so-called Western civilistions
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Yeah, it's trueBoyLazy wrote:Those who move to city in childhood they mostly have no idea of their roots.jenjayfromSA wrote:I respect and envy those who have strong cultural roots. They know who they are and can take comfort in the traditions. William and Myra are proud of their heritage, even if to the world they are disadvantaged. Most of us don't have that sense of community, being crosses from different cultures, belonging to none, swaying with the changing fads of so-called Western civilistions
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I myself am one of those people. I have very less info about my roots. Only some general info and have visited my home place a few times during school days. It's been around 15 years now and I am forgetting now each day..geoffrey ngoima wrote:Yeah, it's trueBoyLazy wrote:Those who move to city in childhood they mostly have no idea of their roots.jenjayfromSA wrote:I respect and envy those who have strong cultural roots. They know who they are and can take comfort in the traditions. William and Myra are proud of their heritage, even if to the world they are disadvantaged. Most of us don't have that sense of community, being crosses from different cultures, belonging to none, swaying with the changing fads of so-called Western civilistions
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The roots in my family have long been forgotten. I truly don't really know my own heritage or the culture of my ancestors.
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