Creative Reflection

Ancestral Roast

Exercise:

You're out for what you thought would be a peaceful walk in nature, only to stumble upon a graveyard. But not just any graveyard—this one's full of your ancestors, and you're the guest of honor! Time to spill the ancestral tea. Considering who you are, what you were born into, and perhaps some heredity-driven traits,  What would you shout at the sky while standing on the graves of your ancestors? Your responses can range from grateful to "What were you thinking?!"

Why:

Look, we all know we're the sum of our parts, and some of those parts are dusty, old, and buried six feet under. But hey, they've left us with some gems and some junk. So, let's have a little chat with the fam that time forgot. It's like therapy but cheaper and with more sarcasm. This exercise in reflective exploration is perfect for those moments when you're feeling a little stuck, creatively or emotionally. It's not a break-up letter to your past; it's more like a snarky thank-you note to help you recognize what gives you strength and what keeps you stuck. 

Example: 

Schittler! Seriously? You had the chance at Ellis Island and you couldn't even go for 'Smith' or 'Johnson'?" - I've spent half my life spelling it out for people and the other half explaining it's not a typo.

Ah, these cheekbones! The only thing you left me that doesn't require monthly payments. Thanks, Grandma Ethel. You've given me the kind of wealth that doesn't show up on a credit report but does wonders for my selfie game.

Ancestral Roast

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