Culture

People by nature form groups. I have a kid then you have a kid then she has a kid, then those kids play together. 

These groups get larger and form cultures. 

Originally culture was a "thing" that defined part of you and what you are.

Now it is getting harder and harder to find real culture.

Grandparents would tell stories to their grandkids in almost every culture.

When was the last time that happened? 

People put their parents into old folks homes and visit them only a couple times a year.

The grandchildren don't get to hear about grandpa fighting in the war or grandma paying ten cents for gas and a penny for a coke.

I think storytelling is important.

That's why there are so many books, movies, and audiotapes.

Stories help people learn from other people's experiences and socialize.

It's pretty important to love, respect, and share time with elders.

They have all this knowledge and it's just sitting there waiting to be given to more people, younger people.

Elders have lived their lives and now they need to pass their lives and stories on to their kids and grandkids.

They have lessons to share, stories to tell, and life to give.

I am young and naive and I need guidance from the people before me to figure out where i need to go.

Elders can help with that.

Talk with them and learn from them.

You will be closer to saving the world.