I have studied, observed, interacted with, and been a part of many cultures to varying degrees. There are plenty of aspects I like or at least can appreciate for each of them, but there are also many aspects I dislike, reject, and don't identify with. I've talked a lot about not being a direct product of your environment, knowing your profound values and desires, and not succumbing to biological impulses and social pressures. I have also discussed extensively the lack of sense of belonging in my experience. What I haven't clearly stated is what my culture is. I haven't identified what kind of culture it would take for me to feel a sense of belonging or even to have any real level of desire for a sense of belonging. Now, I share my culture and the shared values/outlooks/lifestyle that I want for a community that I would want to be a part of/feel a sense of belonging being a part of.
Key components of my culture:
Morning people (for the most part)
Don’t rush meals
Athletic
Creative
Organized and clean
Direct/real (don’t really care about clout, face, etc. don’t really buy into owing anyone anything/implied reciprocity - don’t really believe that anyone deserves anything)
Normal state of consciousness/cognitive and emotional experience (no getting high/drunk, no reliance on caffeine (no jitteriness, withdrawal symptoms, focus issues), etc)
Minimal people pleasing and don’t really care about fitting in (dress style, sexuality, cuisine, language, and really anything else that’s not a part of this list of key components)
Adequate level of walkability, accessibility, and convenience
Minimal hedonism and escapism
Puts fulfillment/inner peace at the top