Redominatelife

Nature vs. Nurture

One question people have debated for years is whether we are shaped more by our nature or our nurture. I believe the answer is both.

Our nature is the personality, talents, and traits we are born with. Our nurture is everything we experience—our family, friendships, education, challenges, and opportunities.

Who we become is the result of these two working together. Two people can go through the same experience and respond differently because of who they are. At the same time, our experiences can strengthen, challenge, or even change the qualities we were born with.

Understanding this has helped me appreciate both my strengths and my journey. We are not only shaped by what happens to us, but also by the person we are as we walk through life.It is the combination of our nature and our nurture that makes each of us unique.

Until next time.