Nature versus Nurture!!!
When considering the venerable debate of whether “Nature” (genes) or “Nurture” (environment) is more important in affecting human behavior, the conclusion remains somewhere in between according to the human psychology studies.
We know how people inherit blue eyes, brown hair, height, fair skin and other physical characteristics. But where human behavior comes from is still being argued. We still don’t know how much is decided by the DNA in our cells and how much is determined by where and how we live, our parents and siblings and various life experiences. They all play a factor.
Regardless of our DNA and the environmental affects on our behaviors, we have the ultimate control to change our behaviors. The only time we will take the steps to make a change if the end result gives us the certainty/power, acceptance/approval, love/connection. These are the primary reason why people engage in certain activities regardless of our DNA. People are only driven by pain and pleasure in taking actions over any area of their life.
Surely, we are born with certain DNA characteristics, which includes our strengths and weaknesses. As we develop into our environment, we take on certain behaviours to mold into that environment so we can get accepted and become part of that social group.
Regardless of our background and DNA, we can train any human beings to become more compassionate, loving and help each other if only we train them to feel with their hearts and not to think from their egos. We all have that power inside of us. I have coached people to replace their hatred with love and open their hearts to accept others. I have seen this in my own experiences with others. When I consult clients to help them over come life challenges, they first have this built wall full of limitations and the belief system they have to block love and good energy.
Once I train them to open their hearts and love, all of the limitations go away. They start to live and be happy.
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