Anthropology encourages us to understand the world by making the strange familiar and the familiar strange ,this perspective invites us to examine our own beliefs and practices. I am someone who is deeply influenced by my ethnic heritage which leads to the teachings about my cultural background to have a massive impact to how I see the world ,namely the importance of the community being one and the reverence of ancestral wisdom. Community interdependence is one of the foundational teachings in my culture ,growing up I was well aware of the fact that a child is somehow raised by the whole community which led me into believing that an individual's success and well-being are in a way tied to the collective strength and support of the community as a whole. I grew up knowing that as people we need each other to survive and go through life. This collective approach taught me the importance of mutual support and interconnectivity of our lives ,it shaped my understanding of success not as an individual achievement but as a communal accomplishment as every success is celebrated by the whole community. It made me prioritize collaborative efforts rather than individual pursuits. Another important teaching from my culture is the deep acknowledgement and appreciation for ancestral wisdom. Growing up ,I was taught all about knowing that dead are spiritual guides for us the living ,ancestral wisdom is often expressed through many traditions and rituals that honor those that came before us. This belief has influenced my worldview by grounding me in a sense of history and legacy ,it encourages me to seek guidance from the past and to respect the accumulated knowledge of previous generations ,when having to make a decision I am always wary of not only considering the immediate impact but also how my actions align with the values and lessons passed down through my lineage.