Traditions have their advantages: predictable, nostalgic, comfortable, and safe while honoring the past, family, and ancestors. The non-traditional also has advantages: originality, progressive, modern, and creative while valuing the present and future.
We can remember and honor the past without repeating it. Just because something worked in the past doesn't mean it should remain the same; improvement should be considered. Families, societies, and religions often count on rituals to reinforce beliefs and values, to create a shared experience, and to form a group identity. Imagination and courage to take a risk on something new allows invention. Our opinions and decisions can be just as valuable or even more valuable than what has been set by others.
Tradition can decide how we spend our time and money, all because a schedule and calendar has been set. How we dress, what we eat, and how we celebrate are all influenced by tradition. Commerce then uses our traditions to get us to spend money.
Have confidence that you can design your own life. Analyze the past with an open mind and have the courage to be non-traditional.
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