Connecting with Your Ancestors: The Healing Power of Connection
We are all indigenous to somewhere, a network of ancestors with origins from across the globe. For many of us, that connection has been lost in recent years. However, taking the time to reconnect with your roots can have profound benefits. Here are some of the reasons why.
Discover Yourself Through Research
Your DNA comes from your ancestors. Doing ancestral research and connecting with your ancestors will help you understand yourself better. Imagine you have anxiety; it possibly didn't originate with you. As part of ancestral research and healing, you can determine what started with you versus what began before you were born. It follows: getting to know your ancestors is getting to know yourself. And knowing yourself is getting to know your ancestors. Ultimately, what has made you what you are today was how they acted, how they impacted your life with their abilities and difficulties. Pay tribute to your past to get a complete understanding of who you are. Realizing your roots may help you come to peace with yourself.
Meet New People and Rekindle Old Friendships
When you start to learn about your ancestry, you might be surprised at how many new people you meet. As you dig deeper into your family history, you might reconnect with old friends and acquaintances. Ancestry exploration is a great way to build your social network and get support from people who share your interests. Plus, it can be a lot of fun to learn about where you come from and the people who came before you. When you consciously take the time to connect with others genuinely, they are more receptive to you. If you are open-minded and understanding, your relationships will likely expand. Communication will improve. By building trust, you can create a renewed sense of community.
Create a Safe Space to Share Emotions
Sometimes, when we feel lost or disconnected, reaching out to our good and well ancestors can help us feel connected and whole again. Connecting with our ancestry creates a safe space to share our emotions and receive guidance and support. Our ancestors can offer us wisdom, strength, and comfort, which can help us heal from past traumas and move forward in our lives.
Appreciate your blessings
When we connect with our ancestors, we get to honor the legacy they have left us. Not only can we be grateful for the gifts they have given us, but also the lessons they have taught us. We can learn from their mistakes and successes. Knowing that we come from a long line of survivors gives us strength.
Take home points
If you're reading this, I hope you're inspired to learn more about your ancestry. Growing in self-awareness, interacting with others, feeling a sense of safety to share thoughts and feelings, and learning to appreciate blessings in your life can heal. As you pursue ancestral research and healing, you may discover that wisdom is abundant. Moreover, your family's history can bring closure to you and your loved ones. Happy searching. Surprises are around every corner.