80. Don't Forget Your Forbearers

How much of you existed before you were born?

Your DNA, appearance, and tendencies come from generations who lived, loved, failed, and triumphed before you.

This episode of Skipping Stones explores how family history shapes identity:

• We think of ourselves as self-made, but each of us carries generations of stories.
• Merchants, artists, pioneers, and rebels still influence who we are today.
• Love, grief, ambition, and joy connect us across time, making our ancestors’ experiences surprisingly relevant.
• Every family tree holds heroes and villains. Recognizing this frees us from perfectionism and offers lessons for our own paths.

Your family story is not your destiny unless you choose it to be. It’s a resource full of wisdom.

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