The Dynamic Family Table

When your family gathers it will most often be around a table. Make the family table a powerful symbol. This symbol will reinforce and serve as a repetitive reminder of the dynamic principles which give power to family.

First,the table itself is a reminder that the main purpose of family is mutual aid & support.

Next, this mutual aid & support rests upon the four legs. Let each leg represent one of four major principles that give power to family;

One leg represents Growth: The family must aim to grow its power to create opportunity for all the family members. Growth of the familys' ability to deal with adversity. Growth through wealth, valuable friendships, and a commitment to good marriages are just some of the ways the family grows.

Another leg represents Unity: The commitment that we make to act as a unit, as a team, as one organization built of relatives.

A third leg represents the principle of Contribution: An expectation, that each family member will provide social & economic contributions towards the mutual aid & support of a strong extended family system. Each family member should be given an opportunity to contribute to the power of the family.

The fourth leg prepresents the principle of Longevity: The habit of growing the family power should be made multi-generational. Many mechanism's to pass on the Dynamic Family Table. Mechanisim's to include rituals, family symbols, ethical & legacy wills, wills, traditions, reunions, special family places and much more.
The family elders & leaders need to be vigilant to avoid the dissipation of the family power. `