Negative Life Experiences = Genetically Modified Emotions – “GMEs”

We have all heard about the ongoing controversy around Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). Genetically Modified foods are the product of GMOs. The underlying premise is that organisms undergo genetic restructuring/alterations. This alters the original expression of specific organisms as they take on the resistant characteristics of other organisms. This adaptation is said to make them more “durable” to drought and insects. What was initially thought to be a “good thing” and a proposed solution to world hunger issues, is now being shown through research that these genetically altered foods are “causing health concerns and environmental damage.”

My curious mind began to think about the concept of “genetic modification” in the context of mental and emotional health. I began to ponder how certain life experiences modify our sense of self and make us resistant to life and endangers our well-being. When we experience abuse, neglect, abandonment, loss, sickness or injury we are altered.  We survive these experiences typically through insulation, anger and inner vows to “never let anyone hurt us again”. We become guarded, suspicious and may even become the one who hurts others to alleviate our internal sense of threat and discomfort. Often times a person can be so altered by life circumstances that he/she becomes unrecognizable from their original self. Resistant to love, hope, peace and forgiveness - individuals suffer emotional, mental and physical consequences which inadvertently affects those closest to them (environmental damage).

• You are not your anger, you have been modified. 
• You are you not your pain, you have been modified. 
• You are not hopeless, you have been modified.
• You are not a victim, you have been modified.

Monsanto is considered to be the greatest perpetrator of genetically altering organisms and then manufacturing “other” products to cover up the fallout. The long-term consequence is speculated to have massive consequence on human beings and the planet. 

The good news is that you are not “Monsanto.” You are not such a colossal machine that needs many people to come into agreement to change their behaviour. You are your own consultant. You are your own organization. You can acknowledge those factors that have altered your original self, you can recognize how you have become resistant to love, acceptance, hope and change. You can change. You don’t have to continue on in your pain and continue to hurt others. You can let love heal you by allowing it in. Stop resisting so that you can return to your authentic self. Make a choice to stop being mentally and emotionally altered – start being responsive today!   

References:

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/science/gmfoods/

http://www.davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/queen-of-green/faqs/food/understanding-gmo/