Knowing Your History

[View Online]( INSPIRATION [Knowing Your History]( Knowing where you came from helps bridge the gulf that divides your past from your future. 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, your 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 from your future. In researching our individual histories, however, we may encounter relatives who made interesting choices or were involved in traumatic events. It’s easy to overestimate the importance of these pieces of our past and to cling to them. Balance is key. While your heritage has influenced the development of the person you are today, you are more than an ethnicity, a culture, or a family name. You should not feel driven to alter your likes and dislikes, dreams, preferences, or values because you feel your heritage demands it. Knowing your history is about loving who you are, understanding where you’ve come from, and preparing for your future.   DailyOM Spotlight [Heal Yourself With Writing]( Rewrite your life story and get in touch with your inner visionary. In this transformative course, award-winning author Catherine Ann Jones will guide you with writing prompts and soothing exercises to help you create a more positive perspective of yourself and your experiences. This cathartic practice will help you put the past where it belongs — behind you. By the end of this, you’ll embrace a new attitude on life and move forward feeling empowered. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Aging Differently: Feel Lighter, Freer, and More Confident]( - [Traditional Italian Remedies to Heal From Within]( - [Living in Calmness When Emotions Overwhelm You]( - [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( Recommended For You [Changing Perspective on Death]( [Learn More]( [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( [Learn More]( [21-Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!]( [Learn More]( [How to Contact Your Spirit Guides]( [Learn More]( [Tidy in Ten]( [Learn More]( [Shakespeare Quotes to Start Your Day]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain]( 3. [Next Level Fascia Miracle: The Lymphatic Secret]( 4. [Breaking Free From Addiction]( 5. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 6. [Aging Differently: Feel Lighter, Freer, and More Confident]( 7. [Talking to Dead People]( 8. [Shifting From Fear to Love]( 9. [Re-Parent Your Inner Child]( 10. [A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2023 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.