Your dedication to family tradition could make you feel loyal today. It might be you feel that the bonds that unite you with the people who are in your life could deepen your sense of personal history and maybe even your understanding of yourself. Perhaps this would be a good time to look at all the traits, characteristics, and behaviors you have that may be the result of your familial legacy. Try not to discount the things you might see as negative. By coming to terms with all elements of your history, you can make it easier to regain a sense of wholeness. If you can see that even though you are an individual a large part of you has been shaped by those whose bloodline you share, you might feel a greater connection not only with your family today but with the world at large.

The story of our family encompasses a large part of who we are. There are of course times when we might not feel like being faithful to the genetic or emotional history that is passed down from us � fearing that we too might turn out like those before us. Our history, however, doesn't determine who we will be entirely, but it is an essential influence on what we will most likely decide to fight for or against. By being committed to embracing your family history today, you will feel a closer bond to the indescribable relationships that affect your life at present.