“It tastes heavenly, but this is not the traditional recipe.” The mix of approval and disapproval in her expression is priceless.
“I tweak recipes everyday, because I don’t like food from graveyards. Those recipes were invented and perfected by people long gone. Food needs to be alive like me – thinking, changing, evolving and just the right fit for today’s moods.”
My aunt looks disgusted with “food from graveyards.”
“We need to respect our heritage.”
“By all means, I do improvise on heritage. Just don’t ask me to fit into old dresses or old lifestyles. You will always be disappointed.”
The video that Charli shares is inspiring.
Author: Reena Saxena
Empowered Women 
That right there is a good response to Charlies prompt.
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Thank you, Ellen!
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P.s. I love putting a twist on an ancient recipe or slicing the top off a dress and hitching the skirt. Putting my stamp on what is mine.
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Life is all about putting your stamp somewhere 🤗🙋
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Indeed it is. X
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Yes, Reena! Improvisation of heritage connects the past to the present in a living, breathing way. “Just don’t ask me to fit into old dresses or old lifestyles.” Renew!
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Bang on 🙂 Thank you, Charli!
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Great fit with the prompt, Reena.
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Thank you so much, Norah!
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Agreeing with these wise women- modernizing or making something one’s own in present times can be respectful and revitalizing to traditions and heritage.
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Thank you, D.Avery!
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I feel this deeply. Being the first generation born here, old cultures and beliefs were the driving force behind every one of my relatives’ lives. It’s stifling. Especially when those ways are taught to be the only way. Growth and change are vital if we seek to make a positive impact on the future. Powerful writing, Reena!
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At times, I’ve found that people who migrate abroad stick more to traditions than the natives. They don’t realise things have changed back home.
Glad you could relate to it, Rebecca!
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Love this! Well done! ❤
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Thank you, Carol!
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