Ancestors
iPod (320x240) [4:13m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (353) Bigger (640x480) [4:13m]: Download (357)I keep a place in my house for my ancestors. It’s near the kitchen, a home’s center of activity. It’s interesting how making space for my honored dead in my life helps me feel a sense of continuity. They are not gone, not forgotten, and I can talk to them whenever I want. Their spirits are alive in my home and in my heart, and we’re all a part of oneness and love.
You’ll probably notice that every object could lead to a story. If you’re curious about something feel free to ask – I’ll vlog the answer for you.
Because this is fairly personal footage, this video does not carry my usual Creative Commons license. Instead I elect to retain all rights.
November 29th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
A wonderful collection of ancestral keepsakes all together in a central place like they ought to be.
You’ve reminded me that I have to go into the closet and rescue “The Box”. The Box contains all my mom’s Dad’s family stuffs unearthed from years of family tree research.
They don’t have a proper place in my home yet. Perhaps soon they will!
November 29th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
I could watch a thousand videos and not be touched by any of them like you touched me with this one Cheryl.
It was truly an honor to watch this.
Thank you so very much.
November 29th, 2007 at 9:11 pm
This is really wonderful.
I’m so often so affected by your films.
Apart from anything else, it’s a fantastic idea.
So many cultures through time have done this.
And despite having read about it so much – I studied Classics – it’s never occurred to me to do the same.
You’ve inspired me.
But your shrine is so personal and so moving, in the things you choose to keep.
That old picture of your grandparents is incredible.
Thank you so much
November 29th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
Very cool! We’re honored to be a part of the vlog. I’d forgotten your connection to Edgar Allen Poe! Creativity runs strong in your family. Great idea………..one I’d like to do for my family as well.
You continue to inspire me Cheryl. I’m so glad we’re friends!
November 30th, 2007 at 1:10 am
This is so thoughtful, moving and generous. Thank you for sharing it with the world.
November 30th, 2007 at 5:26 am
Wondrously beautiful. Deeply affecting. And so heartfelt. One of my favourite posts ever. Thank you.
November 30th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
You are so lucky to have this continuity. My family is so dysfunctional, I have very few mementos of the past or representations of a family history. I know you cherish your ancestor shelf. I sure would if I had one!
November 30th, 2007 at 11:36 pm
You’ve got a nice collection there. I wish I had things like that to remember ancestors by. I don’t even have many pictures. That’s an old copy of “The Gold Bug” you have there! I like old books.
Great video.
December 1st, 2007 at 2:44 pm
I love your video. Beautifully done!