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Passing on Love

Writer's picture: Natascha KraussNatascha Krauss

Updated: May 1, 2023



Love is one of the most powerful and beautiful forces in this world. It has the ability to heal hearts, strengthen relationships, and even transform lives. But did you know that love can also be inherited?

The concept of inheritance of love may seem difficult to imagine at first, but it is a fact. Our genes and our epigenetics are influenced by our emotions, including love, and can even be passed on to our offspring.


Research has shown that the genes responsible for bonding and love can actually be handed down to our children. So if we grew up with love and care in our own childhood and life, we can pass those experiences on to our children as well. We can help them become strong and secure in their relationships and empower them to feel love and closeness.


Epigenetics is a relatively new field in genetics. It studies the changes caused not by changes in the DNA sequence itself, but by external factors such as environmental conditions, lifestyle and behaviors. Epigenetic changes can help to turn certain genes on or off, which in return can affect the likelihood of developing diseases or other health problems.


One of the most exciting developments in epigenetics is the discovery that epigenetic changes can also be handed down from one generation to the next. This is called "transgenerational epigenetics" and has major implications for our understanding of heredity and evolution.

Researchers have investigated that environmental factors such as diet, stress and toxins can cause epigenetic developments in the body that can then be passed on to the next generation. For example, studies have shown that women who experience higher levels of stress during pregnancy may give birth to children with a higher risk of anxiety disorders and depression.

Another important area of epigenetics is personalized medicine. By identifying epigenetic markers, physicians and researchers may be able to detect diseases earlier and develop more personalized treatment plans.


An important topic that I am personally very interested in is the research of Prof. Dr. Johannes Huber, who is investigating the role of epigenetic changes in cancer development. His research has shown that certain epigenetic transformations can help cause cancer cells and promote tumor growth. This has important implications for the development of new cancer treatments that focus on preventing these epigenetic changes.


Now coming back to love....


Indeed, love is the most powerful force we have to influence the inheritance through emotions.


Emotions and epigenetics are two of the most fascinating topics modern science has to offer. They are inextricably linked and show us how profound and complex our human existence is.


Unfortunately, many of us have forgotten how to deal with emotions. We have cut ourselves off from our true feelings and live in a world dominated by outward success and superficial happiness. We have forgotten that all we ever feel in this life are emotions.


But when we reconnect with our feelings and learn to accept and process them, we can actually trigger changes in our bodies at the epigenetic level. We can influence our genes through our thoughts, feelings and actions in ways that can help us become healthier and happier. This is an incredibly powerful message that should inspire us all to take charge of our own health and that of our descendants.


This is incredibly exciting because it means we are in control of our own health. We don't simply have to surrender to our genetic destiny.


Let's take this opportunity and use our emotions as a tool to live a happier and healthier life

Let's accept our true feelings and learn to express them in a healthy way. Let's realize that our emotions are an important part of our human existence and that we should not ignore or suppress them.


But there is also a dark side to the inheritance of emotions. If our ancestors had traumatic experiences, this can also be passed on to us. Trauma can actually affect our ability to feel love and attachment.


The inheritance of trauma is a topic that touches and emotionalizes me deeply. It is difficult to grasp that pain and suffering can be passed down through generations and that the negative effects of trauma are not simply confined to the person directly suffering from it. It is a painful phenomenon that yet teaches us how closely connected we all are. The pain and trauma of our ancestors can actually affect our own health and well-being. Research indicates that in Germany, for example, we are affected by the suffering of our ancestors during and after the war. It can impair us and prevent us from reaching our full potential.


As Prof. Dr. Johannes Huber explained in his terrific book "Liebe lässt sich vererben", the bond and type of relationships within a family have far-reaching effects on the emotional and mental health of the members. When a family member has had a traumatic experience, it can not only create emotional distress for the affected family member, but can also influence the behavior and personality of other family members. He also describes how trauma and emotional experiences can be passed down through generations. The way parents raise and treat their children has a profound impact on the emotional well-being and brain development of the children. When parents have had traumatic experiences, they can unknowingly pass them on to their children, which can lead to similar emotional problems.


But these are not ultimate. Huber also discusses ways family members can heal their emotional wounds and stop the inheritance of trauma. He mentions the importance of empathy, mindfulness and compassion to break negative patterns in family relationships.


I want to strongly emphasize the importance of emotional healing and show how family members can heal their own emotional wounds and can improve their relationships amongst each other. We can bring about changes in our own gene expression by dealing with our traumatic experiences and learning to heal them. By facing our own pain and learning to forgive ourselves and others, we can break the cycle of trauma and create positive change for ourselves and our descendants.



It takes a lot of work and courage to face these painful issues. But it is a path that allows us to put the past behind us and face a future full of hope and possibilities. We can heal our trauma and forgive ourselves and others. By doing this, we can protect ourselves and our descendants from the negative effects of trauma and restore the chance for a vibrant and fulfilling life.





So let's deal with our pain together and set out on the journey to healing.

By striving to show love and care, we can change the epigenetic marks on our genes and bring about positive changes in our heredity.

So let's pass on our love to our descendants with passion and devotion. Let's strengthen our relationships and heal our own traumas to ensure a positive inheritance of emotions. Because love is one of the most powerful forces we have to ensure that the pain and suffering of the past no longer affects the future.


Love, Natascha















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