Esther Perel Instagram – Cultural differences shape our ideology of love, of conflict, of values, of life — to name a few. The holidays serve as a poignant reminder of our cultural roots, emphasizing traditions, customs, and values — highlighting the beauty of diversity. During this time of gathering, I revisited this prompt from my card game, Where Should We Begin: A Game of Stories. I’m curious, what is an important value you draw from your culture? My response? My sense of interdependence is the immediate one that comes up. For me, it’s the sense that what happens to me has an effect on you, and what you’re doing also affects me. If I have a problem, the first thing I ask is not: What shall I do? But, who can I ask? I’m honored when people turn to me too. I continuously seek to help and be helped. I look forward to reading your responses.