No matter how we might try to be different then our culture the roots are too deep to escape. We might discover simple moments that signify these roots whether it be having the same humor as your parents or even suddenly observing a faith ritual that you have tried to ignore. We can grow like a tree and discover new worlds but those roots will hold us to a tradition and faith that will last longer then a leaf that will appear for a season. Let us make sure that those roots help us flourish and are not the vines that have kept our culture or family down in the past.