Personal Narrative: My Personal Culture

What defines me, is it my past or my present? I have often asked myself this very question many times. Whatever the case, there are virtues that run throughout my life that are unmistakable. I believe that these encapsulate in the most simplest of ways, my true nature. Generally speaking, personal culture is the set of principles or morals to which a person runs his/her life, their own personal set of rules or guidelines. This culture can be cultivated over time and fashioned in any way. However, my father, Rick Anderson, had the greatest impact on the development of my personal culture. He still to this day influences the decisions I make, like a voice that rings in my head. He taught me great values and character. The virtues that form the …show more content…
*Love comes in many forms and is modeled uniquely for everyone. I was very lucky in my early years to have some people in my life who honestly and deeply loved and cared about me. For example, I believe that one of the first people who truly taught me what love is all about was my younger brother Eric. We spent the majority of our free time together. When we were younger we played together, laughed together, and fought together. We formed a bond of love that has lasted our entire lives. My brother is someone I can count on to be there for me no matter what happens to me in life and I know he will love me unconditionally and I will always love him. On the other hand, love taught me to be blind to individual differences as was the case with my dog Karma. I loved that dog completely and wholeheartedly. She was a giant, purebred Rottweiler. She taught me patience, acceptance, and so much more. I weathered many rough storms anchored by the love of that dog because Karma loved me so