We are aware of 'Cultures' as related to others, especially a
group we might consider exotic and different from us, but the word also applies
to the rules within our own families, our neighborhoods and cities…
The ability to discern the influences of the culture we grow
up in allows us not to be controlled by them, to be judicious and conscious
about what we throw away and what we hold onto...
We are often more restricted by the rules of our cultural
groups than we realize. Awareness
creates personal choice and often frees us from limitations that we might not have even been aware of!
During this winter holiday season it is particularly
important to be aware of the diversity of our world. Most cultures seem to have celebrations to
bring light into the winter darkness, but it is important to realize that we
don't all do it the same way!
DANCE WITH IT! EXPERIENTIAL APPS An opportunity to
experiment with some fun
ideas...
CULTURAL AWARENESS
101
What are the cultural rules you grew up with?
Rules are the norms, the often unstated group agreements about behavior…
Make a list of the 'rules'
of your family about:
Hospitality and
generosity
Money and income
Profession
Learning and
schooling
Friendships and
partnerships
What was expected of you in order
to fit in?
How about the rules
of your neighborhood?
Your gang?
Your city?
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