My Family Culture (Imagine the following):

The three items I would choose are a family picture, because family plays a major dynamic in my life.  I have instilled upon my own children that family is very important in our lives, without family, I feel that we would be lost.  This belief was instilled to me by my own parents.  The holy bible would be the next item I would choose because of the religious beliefs my parents have instilled upon me.  I have come to believe that without prayer and the presence of God in our lives, our lives would be meaningless.  The last item I would take with me would be whatever money I have in my possession.  This would be used to be able to get whatever necessities my family would be needing in order to survive in this new environment.

I would explain the importance of keeping the family alive and by carrying the picture would be an indication to anyone who wanted to know who your family is.  The Holy Bible would be represent the importance of my religious beliefs and the reason why I must continue to teach this to my family.   In explaining why I chose money, would be to be able to provide whatever necessities my family would be needing in this new country.

I would feel very sad, however, I would keep the money because pictures we can carry in our minds and our hearts.  The Holy Bible would be carried in our teachings and continue to practice our religious beliefs.  It would sadden me in having to give up these two items, but as I explained we can carry the images of our loved ones in our minds and hearts.  Without money, we would not be able to provide for the well-being and safety of my family.

The insight I have gained about myself is that family comes first and I must do whatever it takes to provide for them and keep them safe.  That my family culture is very strong and that I continue to strive in making sure that my own children continue with this cultural beliefs.