1000 Flowers for the Planet - #402 Discover Your Ancestry
Lots of people are not the least bit interested in history
and don’t think much can be gained by looking at the past, but when you watch a
show like Who Do You Think You Are,
you’ll see how people’s perspective of their own lives can dramatically change
when they do discover their ancestry.
It’s quite a different thing from studying the history books. When you discover
your ancestry it’s personal, and that
makes all the difference.
When you learn where you have come from, you better
understand where you are and where you’re going. Understanding your ancestors
can help you discover who you are yourself and why you do things the way you do
them. You may discover your ancestors came from a different country, that they
were slaves, or convicts, or fought in a war. Learning what they endured or how
they thought may change your perspective on things, which often leads to a better
understanding of the weaknesses in us all, and understanding leads to better
reactions and improved actions. When we study how we fit personally into
history, we can learn how to make things better for today and beyond.
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