What would be my three most valuable possessions...? I asked myself that question after seeing the new initiative from the Three Challenges community. Well, I saw that post accidentally this morning but I had a meeting with another teacher in the school so the question could come back again just later, after I finished the tasks we had to do and before I go back there to work. Still, the question hasn't become a lot easier and with the limited time I have today, I will have to kindly ask my brain cells to work dexterously.
As the first step, I tried to determine the criteria that give value to us, to our possessions and things that surround us. Should I pick the three most expensive things I have at home for this challenge? This could be a valid criterion but what about the sentimental value that makes some items so special for us? What about the tools we use that later can bring us economic well-being, aren't they also very valuable possessions? In this case, my piano would be the first pick, of course. My scores, books, the car I use every day to get to work... But these objects can be replaced with other, newer ones so I disqualify them right now!
Who gives value to things are we and our perception, which can change over time. Or not, but for me time plays a huge role in this exercise of picking my three most valuable possessions. Past, present and future are visiting now this space.
Past - photos of my ancestors
I would not be what I am today without my past and my ancestors. My family and their ancestors could be traced down to a few generations, with the decisions they made and the circumstances they found themselves in - it all in one part determines what and how I am today. We were born with some physical and mental qualities and behavioural traits as part of our inheritance. What will we do with those elements in our lives is another thing, but we can't deny our past. Hence, the first very valuable possession is the selection of photos I have of my parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, to always remind me about my past.
Future - a lock of my son's hair
Our children are our future. I mean in general, as the young generations will stay in this world after us, to progress and constantly improve (hopefully). And also, in a personal way - my child is my future, he is the extension of my life. He carries my and his father's cells; he carries the genetic information heredated from us in his DNA. He received the mixture of our talents and physical appearance, he also learned our behaviour patterns, traditions, language, and habits. He will lead his own, independent life in just a few years from now but for us, parents, he will always stay our little boy. This lock of his hair, when I cut it for the first time is a very well-kept treasure. Yes, it is one of my most valuable possessions.
Present - my passport
My passport allows me to live in the country of my residence right now. But even if I had to leave this country tomorrow, for whatever reason (urgency or my own decision) and I could take just a few things with me, my passport would be one of the items to take. It would allow me to move freely through to countries that are members of the European Union and settle down in any of them if I would like to live there. Starting over from scratch is not easy of course, but having a legal way to try out living in a different environment, language and traditions adding your own knowledge and skills is a valuable possession, isn't it? Even the photos of my ancestors and the lock of my son could be kept between the pages of this passport.
If you liked the idea of this initiative and would like to share with other Hive users what are your three most valuable possessions, check out the invitation post and feel free to participate. It is not easy to pick just three, but it is doable. 😅
Qué inteligencia y sensibilidad... 🙌 (speechless)
No es para tanto 😅
Pero se intentó sacar algo de esa cabeza para este challenge 😁✨
Lo mas lindo es recordas a traves de fotografias. Gracias por compartir.
Sí, seguro 😉 gracias a ti.
Yes...it is very difficult to select the three most important things in our lives. But I think after thinking you chose yours well. Thanks for sharing them!
After a bit of thinking I think we all can choose, what would be the most important or valuable things we want to preserve. If you like, you can also participate in this initiative 😇
Wow
If I was asked about the things valuable to me, I won’t even remember to mention any of these
That’s so thoughtful of you
I love that!
You would mention what is valuable for you 😉
Wow a very interesting, your brain got it right
What an accurate selection, your brain cells did an excellent job. 🤗
Each of us can try to select, and as I said, it is us who gives the importance and value to our things. I am sure you will also select well, according to your criteria.
(Do you also have a lock of hair of your daughter?)
I like this initiative, I will put my brain cells to work jiji.
Yes 🤭, but my lock of hair is not from Oli so little, it's from when I cut his long hair for the first time.
Aw 😍
Todas las mamás tenemos un mechón de pelo de nustros hijos/hijas ;))
Really cool post. Are you from Transylvania? Asking only because the pictures of the traditional man wear seem to be from the Siebenbürgen Sachsen, and the fountain wheel decoration also from that area.
I am not from Transylvania nor my family, but yes from a place where once the Austro-Hungarian Empire ruled. I suppose that is why the similarity in the traditional wear 😉
Well, it is somehow a German attire, as a lot have been moved by Maria Theresia and yes, the male looks most the same. The area is half of Europe that we speak of. Inspired me to do the next days also a post about it.
Interesting initiative, I would have to start thinking about these valuable possessions, it also makes me think about the subject. Undoubtedly photographs are also one of my prized possessions.
Beautiful publication @mipiano!❤️
Looking forward to seeing your participation then 😇
It's super interesting!!! I'm going to think I'm going to think .... now I look if there is a deadline...I think I didn't pay attention to that.. haha
No, there is no deadline and there are two topics actually to pick from ;)
Good morning @avdesing
Right now I am dealing with a delicate family issue but when this passes, I will think about it. I would love to participate. Thank you!❤️
I hope everything will be fine 😇
These are difficult days... it will pass.
You are very practical and have chosen very well. I don't know what I would do, you got me thinking. Thanks for sharing.🥰🤗
Maybe it was a mixture of sentimental value and being practical indeed. Thank you Mamani. Will you join the initiative? ✨
It's possible, I'm thinking. Nice Monday night.🥰
Love your choices, those old photos are superb.
I was expecting to see a piano, sheet music and a stool 😂
Hahaha, yeah, but they can be replaced easily 😁
these photos and a lock of hair can't be replaced for others 😉
good point well made 😃
Like @grindle said, I was expecting to see something music related, but I love your thoughts process here. Your past and your future makes you who you are and determines your contribution to this world. In particular your son's lock of hair not only extends you and
Mr @mipiano@ph1102's legacy but also your ancestors.The passport is a great way to ensure that your most valuable possessions will always be with you!
The music-related possessions were indeed expected, as I see ;)
You are so right, that lock of hair extends our ancestors' legacy too. It is a nice observation that I just was not aware of at the moment of writing the post. Thank you 😇
I am curious to see your and other Hivers' three most valuable possessions 😃
great initiative it made me think for the answers of each questions
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