As I continue with the family history project, I find that people repeat the events, activites, and moments that brought them happiness and joy in the past.
In my own family I see this through our traditions of hiking, beach adventures, family gatherings, storytelling, cooking/baking, and travel.
We try not to repeat what brings us sadness, dissatisfaction, and unhappiness. We work against those events as we plan and live our lives anew in ways that make better.
As parents, we can continue the good lives and good living with mindful attention to what supports happy, healthy lives for our children.