Cautioning against the DNA hype---do we have a doctor on board?

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The soul may choose some specific physical traits or diseases as a way

of learning a lesson; whatever else happens in life, however, is

likely to have less to do with one's genes than with the social,

historic, and political circumstances of one's incarnation. In some

cases, whether a disease manifests or not depends on the external

circumstances of our lives--diet, stress, a sedentary lifestyle, etc.

may trigger that condition that is " in our genes " . Conversely, if we

eat right, exercise, and have a jolly disposition, we may never

activate those genes. The availability of medical treatment also has

an enormous impact on the quality of life after the onset of an

ailment (some disease that are chronic nowadays would kill a patient

in a matter of months just a century ago). Additionally, equally harsh

karmic lessons at the physical level may be learned through diseases

that are not genetic, or as the result of accidental injuries. In

summary: genes determine physical traits, but even then our

bodies--not to mention our psychological, cultural, and spiritual

selves--are the result of processes and events that are so much more

complex than the biochemical recipe we inherit from our parents.

 

I recall we used to have a physician in our newsgroup. It would be

interesting to hear her or his views...

 

Sel

 

, " deepdance1 "

<deepdance1 wrote:

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> there are some who say that the soul may choose it's own DNA for

their incarnation's lessons.

> -steve

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