Daily Question, October 29 What have I received from my ancestors? 12 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Michael7 years agoMichaeloh my…many of my values (but not all), examples of love. the value I use the most is respect everyone…treat everyone with kindness. I’m extremely grateful and fortunate. 2 Reply Socorro7 years agoSocorroI'm grateful to my Mexican ancestors for their fortitude in the face of obstacles, their strong faith in God, their loyalty to family, friends, community. their sense of humor, joviality, creativity, To my family ancestors, I am grateful for all of the above and for their love, for teaching me to serve others unconditionally, for teaching me to commune with God in prayer and adoration. for teaching me to be grateful for all. For teaching me to be loyal and honest in my relationships. I am ind... I’m grateful to my Mexican ancestors for their fortitude in the face of obstacles, their strong faith in God, their loyalty to family, friends, community. their sense of humor, joviality, creativity, To my family ancestors, I am grateful for all of the above and for their love, for teaching me to serve others unconditionally, for teaching me to commune with God in prayer and adoration. for teaching me to be grateful for all. For teaching me to be loyal and honest in my relationships. I am indeed blessed!! Read More3 Reply John Turner7 years agoJohn Turner*My thirst for knowledge *My ability to empathize/sympathize *My desire to cook food! 2 Reply Dee7 years agoDeeIn moments of hardship to acknowledge the morning sun because nothing last forever, not even us. To be kind to everyone I meet. 2 Reply Susan7 years agoSusanFrom my ancestors, I have received the gift of endurance and the ability to move, crawl, claw my way forward when adversity strikes. I have not endured anything to the extent of what they did, but in my modern day life their endurance and fortitude and never giving up even when it seemed the only option has propelled me through some life challenges I didn't see coming and immediately found myself in the midst of. I could have chosen to sink, but with the knowledge of their lives I choose to swim... From my ancestors, I have received the gift of endurance and the ability to move, crawl, claw my way forward when adversity strikes. I have not endured anything to the extent of what they did, but in my modern day life their endurance and fortitude and never giving up even when it seemed the only option has propelled me through some life challenges I didn’t see coming and immediately found myself in the midst of. I could have chosen to sink, but with the knowledge of their lives I choose to swim or at least drift with the current. I am forever grateful this is the lesson I received. Read More3 Reply Carol7 years agoCarolTheir pluses and their minuses but without fail, their strength and I call on it frequently. If you haven't seen the movie, "Amistad," I encourage you to do so. There is a powerful quote that I felt in my bones while watching the movie several years ago. In an attempt to prepare him, John Quincy Adams tells the leader of the African slaves that when he argues their case for freedom in front of the Supreme Court, he will be the only friend the slave leader has in that courtroom. The young but wis... Their pluses and their minuses but without fail, their strength and I call on it frequently. If you haven’t seen the movie, “Amistad,” I encourage you to do so. There is a powerful quote that I felt in my bones while watching the movie several years ago. In an attempt to prepare him, John Quincy Adams tells the leader of the African slaves that when he argues their case for freedom in front of the Supreme Court, he will be the only friend the slave leader has in that courtroom. The young but wise leader of the slaves says, “That is not true. I will have the strength of my ancestors. I will call on them and they have to come.” I call on the strength of my ancestors often and in the religious tradition in which I was raised, they are known as the Communion of Saints. Read More4 Reply Palm7 years agoPalmLife, resilience, humor and love 2 Reply Ed Schulte7 years agoEd SchulteWhat have I received from my ancestors? Proof that each earthly incarnation is just one more day in the Classroom called “Life”. 1 Reply Pilgrim7 years agoPilgrimFrom my Irish ancestors, a deep connection to land and sea and a spirituality rooted therein, high intuition, poetic sensibility, love of music and lore, humor and tenacity. From my grandmothers and the women who came before, deep connection to home and family, and endurance in the face of struggle. 3 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinWhat have I received from my ancestors? Baldness, aching bones, eye issues including glaucoma and more moles than my dermatologist can keep up with. That’s just a start! 2 Reply Sieger des Friedens7 years agoSieger des FriedensThey wanted that I am. Their will to be, created finally me as spirit in human “clothes” and it succeeded. I am here NOW. 2 Reply Kevin7 years agoKevinLove this! Yes indeed! 1 Reply My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. 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