[Daily OM]: Each of us is a piece of a larger
puzzle. We are all born into the unique and complex network of
individuals, settings, and circumstances that constitute our heritage.
Whether or not you are aware of your ancestors, you family's country of
origin, the cultural history of your people, or the trials faced by the
people responsible for bringing you into the world, these forces have
had a hand in shaping your values. Knowing your family history and
reflecting often upon your own personal history as it relates to your
heritage empowers you to look at your life in a larger historical
context and to understand that you are a vital part of an ongoing drama
greater than yourself.
Researching your heritage can prepare you to meet the future. The traits
of your ancestors can give you insight into how your character has
developed and the beliefs that form the foundation of your worldview.
The knowledge you gain can help you appreciate your values and your
character, giving you the confidence to be more expressive where both
are concerned. At a cellular level, you carry a genetic code from your
family determining things like how you age, your blood type, and
personality traits. But as a spiritual being you bring in what you chose
to do with that genetic coding, your free will. Unearthing your
heritage is not simply about uncovering who did what when or
reconnecting with long-lost relatives. Rather, it is a method of
building self-awareness and bridging the gulf that divides your past
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