Beyond DNA and Culture: Spiritual Factors That Shape Our Character

Many people believe ancestry and DNA alone define who we are. They point to labels like Aryan, British, Arab or Yoruba and assume quality comes from those sources. But culture and genetics are not the prime factors. In Ifa, spirit takes the lead in shaping character. Each person is an incarnated spirit that harvests spirit food by doing good on Earth. Senior protector spirits and a cosmic tax system guide these spirit farmers. Six key factors determine character: incarnation experience, spirit maturity (Iwori odi), spirit empathy (Oturupon Obara), culture, scholarship and DNA. Incarnation experience ranks highest, giving expertise from past lives. Spirit maturity and empathy levels measure managerial skill and response to emergencies.

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