I do agree that we are placed and surrounded by our own specific culture from the moment we are born. Each individual has their own elements and factors which create a family, no family or family life is identical to another. It is a blessing and a curse that we have our own cultural backgrounds and that it varies infinitely.
Some positive aspects of such a variety of cultures is that every person has their own story to tell. They have their own lessons that they have learned and experienced different things from one person to another and that is a great positive. If everyone had the same experiences, habits, values, and cultural backgrounds life would not be life, what would there be left to see or do?
Negative factors of being a "creature" of our own culture is that its a hard mold to break, a tough wall to break down. These habits and customs are our comfort blankets, its what we know since birth. It is not easy being placed in a different environment especially when it is very knew and different. It is less likely that an individual will voluntarily place themselves in such an unfamiliar situation. For me personally I would rather stay to what feels comfortable and what I know not what I don't know on a regular basis.
Being able to learn and experience other cultural backgrounds and be embraced within the diversity society posses can bring a great understanding to the outside walls of the unknown.
Let us keep such creatures but be not afraid to mingle
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ReplyDeleteI agree that having our own cultural backgrounds can be a blessing and a curse. This makes the world an interesting place to live in and a challenge. Everything we do is shaped by our culture. Having said that, I think we are responsible for how much we let that influence who we are. I too like to stay where I am comfortable, but I am also curious and so try to learn or observe other cultures that intrigue me. Like you said, learning and experiencing other cultural backgrounds can lead to understanding of the unknown. We should not be afraid to mingle, we can learn so much more and our experiences will be richer.