Sept 8, 1929 – Feb 2, 2023
Rescuing Your Ancestral Father from the Voids of the Unknown
Dr. Jordan Peterson suggests that unlocking our full potential in life means having the guts to face the shadows of our ancestors. But diving into that deep end takes some nerve or ignorance.
He takes inspiration from a childhood story where Pinocchio goes on a wild adventure to save his dad from a giant whale, figuring out who he really is along the way.
Peterson says we’re heavily influenced by our ancestors, carrying a mix of traits passed down through our DNA. These traits, inherited from our folks, really come alive when we tackle challenges, causing our ancestral past to shape who we are.
As I laid my mother to rest in February of 2023, I peered into the profound darkness of the Maestri-Dale tomb and was drawn to the abyss that had engulfed our predecessors.
Like Pinocchio, I now embrace the role of the adventurer, a jackass of sorts, determined to rescue my ancestral fathers from oblivion.
Through this journey, I aim to unravel the timeless question:
Who am I?