| Writing and analyzing the life history of a community's | | | | 50 years from now. Imagine how endearing seeing |
| population is a very common practice for | | | | you will be to your children after you are gone. |
| anthropologists. Without it, it is almost impossible to | | | | These images are just precious. |
| study and understand cultures and the people who | | | | Secondly, you must be somewhat organized. Make a |
| live in them. This is a practice that people should take | | | | plan. Of course, this being a huge project, you may |
| up and turn it into a habit for many reasons. | | | | feel overwhelmed if you put on paper the whole of |
| First, because, as the name says, it is history and it is | | | | the project. However, it may even be good for you |
| by learning from others' successes and mistakes that | | | | to do so, for you will see that this huge thing can be |
| humanity truly advances. Secondly, because it gives | | | | divided into small doable steps. It will be easier for |
| the writer the opportunity to study what patterns | | | | you. Remember to always record the date you have |
| arise from their lives and how to best use them for | | | | written and the date of your memories. |
| their advantage. And thirdly, because it is a concrete | | | | Third, turn your attention to your lifeline. Decide on a |
| legacy. When you are gone, you will have left behind | | | | first topic. What you are willing to record or write |
| precious memories. | | | | about at this time? It is imperative that you write all |
| In sum, you are too important not to learn from your | | | | of which that fancies you first. So, write about your |
| own history and not to leave it behind. | | | | first lover. Or first kiss. Or about your life with your |
| How can you write and learn from your life history? | | | | pets, or about your school experiences, your first |
| Of course, the first thing that you need to do to | | | | dance, whatever it is. For now, avoid writing about |
| decide which tool is better for you. You can write. It | | | | memories that are painful for you. |
| really doesn't matter how well you write as long as | | | | Fourth: When you are done with all the fun |
| you write. Get a notebook and a pen (better than a | | | | memories, slowly look at those that are not so |
| pencil which can be erased more easily). Though | | | | pleasant followed by those that are a true nightmare. |
| handwriting is the best way to do so for the hands | | | | Work on forgiveness for you and those attached to |
| have a straight connection to the heart, these days, | | | | said memories. Cry if you must. Always take deep |
| people are finding more and more that handwriting is | | | | breaths. When you see that it is becoming too much, |
| too time consuming, not to mention that because | | | | stop and if you can go take a shower and or a bath |
| they are so used to writing in a word processor, | | | | with essential oil of lavender. Water has great healing |
| their handwriting has become illegible, to put it mildly. | | | | properties. Also, don't forget to drink water, to help |
| So, go ahead and use your keyboard. | | | | eliminate the poison that is now leaving your core |
| Now, if you truly hate writing or are not able to do | | | | being. |
| that, by all means, use a tape recorder. Make sure to | | | | When you are done with your Life History, do just a |
| label each tape after you have done recording. If you | | | | maintenance check every now and then, describing |
| have the know-how and a microphone, you can also | | | | what is going on with your life at present. |
| do so using your computer. | | | | You will see that this is one of the best things you |
| Video also works well, especially if you are planning | | | | have done for yourself and a great legacy you are |
| to leave your image behind. Imagine your | | | | leaving for those who love you. |
| grandchildren and great grandchildren looking at you | | | | |