In terms of my “shrine”. I’ve had it for a little over a year. The following items are placed on top of a 2-drawer Thread storage that used to be in my grandfather’s & then father’s store: carved hands holding the world (made in Ghana that I once visited); a beautiful vase that once belonged to my mom; 2 Femo carved children made by my oldest daughter; a Lotus candle holder given to me by a meditator who lives in Pittsburgh; Mala beads that belonged to a local Sangha member who died about 5 years ago; an incense holder; a woven small piece that I made about 20 years ago and lastly a photo of Pema Chodron.
I’m still pondering my lineage. I want to feel it out. Currently included is: (on right) Pema Chodron & Susan; (on left): my parents, grandparents (who I never knew), my daughters and 3 grandsons, Southern Jews, my yoga instructor, teachers, mothers, and folks with humor!!