You are a constellation of interdependence.
Your bones, your blood, your being – a cauldron of dark matter, swirling in a sea of memories, exploding stars, dream seeds, breath of life, fire of passion.
You are your ancestors and all that came before you. Honor these ancestors, whose life force and spirit conspired to create you.
This is why days like Dia de los Muertos, Samhain, and All Saints and All Souls Day have grown in popularity,
A very old understanding reminds us that our beloved dead show up not only for us, but also for those who come after us. If we are sufficiently open to these roots, we discover care for what kind of world we are creating for those who come after us
.Legacy is not given nearly as much attention as lineage. But it should be.
Legacy is simply the flip side of honoring our lineage: the more we become aware of our lineage and our ancestors, the more we find ourselves becoming conscious of our legacy.
Each one of us has a legacy to share with our diverse communities.
Because remember – one day you will be the ancestor that the future generations call out to.
What do you want those who love you to remember – about you and about themselves?
