Hello and welcome to another episode of Quantum Waves of Wellness. This is Dr. Paula Apro picking up where I left off last week on my journey through self-exploration with the Gene Keys. My emergence into this truly fascinating world has been a magical one, and I want to share more insights with you today.
Over the past couple of weeks, I talked about the first two Gene Keys. The first one relates to your life's work, and the second one relates to the biggest lesson or challenge that you are to learn in this lifetime. Now, I want to move on to the next two Gene Keys along the Activation pathway. Together, these four keys encompass who you are and what makes you tick.
The reason why the third key is near and dear to my heart is because this Key of Radiance relates to your health and wellness. And here's the thing...no matter how hard we try to be as healthy as we can, there is a hidden force inside each of us, and it's greatly influenced by the powerful energy of this Gene Key.
Just to remind you, each Gene Key has a Shadow side and a Gift side, and it's the Shadow that really illuminates my life lessons. The Shadow side of this Radiance Key can really mess with our health. We are usually not even aware of this energy (well, not until you learn about your personal Gene Keys, that is), but it is quietly steering your life.
Spending too much time on the Shadow side of this Gene Key can easily make you fall out of sync with the natural rhythm of life. And when we lose that connection, our bodies feel stressed, our immune systems weaken, and we find ourselves stuck in a cycle of rushing, worrying, and mistrusting the natural flow of life. Now, if anybody knows all about those things, it’s me!
The more you can uncover and heal this inner Shadow, the more you can return to your true, natural state — vibrant, peaceful, and aligned with the heartbeat of the Earth.
So here's my story and my personal revelation regarding this key. The Shadow side of my Radiance Gene Key is Control. The second I read this word, my heart sank. It is the one thing that my husband complains about the most...my need to control. For instance, he has given up on spontaneously asking me out to dinner because he knows that I need to first approve the menu before I can commit - not very romantic, I know.
I always felt that it was a safety thing for me. I only feel 'safe' when I' in control of my situation. I feel like I'm not safe if I have to eat unhealthy food or go somewhere where I'm uncomfortably cold, or God-forbid, wet. I like to know exactly what I'm getting myself into before I take any new leaps.
So when I saw the word Control next to my Radiance Gene Key, I knew it had me pegged. But what I didn't realize was the ironic connection to my health. The Shadow frequency of this particular Gene Key can definitely undermine our health. And if there's one thing I'm obsessed with, it's trying to control my health. I go to ridiculous lengths to stay healthy. I don't even want to admit how much time or money I spend on this one task. It’s truly all-consuming.
But the sad truth and kick in the pants is that this Control is exactly what is working against me.
The endless need to control everything related to my health is precisely the thing that is hurting my health the most. Go figure. 🙄
If I had more faith that the Universe had my back, I would be able to eat a meal and not worry about the ingredients. I would be able to cut loose and enjoy my life more without always worrying that I'm not doing enough to promote good health.
I mean, how ironic is this? I would have never ever come to this conclusion if it wasn't for the Gene Keys. How could I ever even imagine that all the 'good' that I think I'm doing is actually causing me harm?
Change your Energy - Change your Life!
OK, moving on to the last Gene Key in this Activation Sequence, which is the Key of Purpose, which is all about deeply fulfills you. Before I get into my Shadow side of this Gene Key, which was another one that hit me pretty hard, I first want to share the synopsis of my Key.
Straight from the Gene Keys course, it tells me...
"You are here to be a deep resource of living wisdom for others. Your ultimate fulfilment lies in being of service to others. Your highest potential is to become a living embodiment of wisdom, which entails having to pass through some of life's deepest fears."
That just makes me smile because it's exactly what I aim to do with this silly little podcast.
So that was the good news, but of course, you can only enjoy your Gift after living through the pain of your Shadow, and my Shadow happens to be Inadequacy. Sigh.
If you have been following this podcast, you might remember me talking at great length about my struggles with self-worth. Well, here was just the living proof that these feelings weren't just "in my head." It's actually in my DNA, and it was encoded from my precise moment of conception and the time and place of birth. Basically, this was my luck of the draw and the cards that were dealt to me. Now I have to learn how to navigate through my life with this knowledge. But like I always say...
Knowledge is power!
I find it really incredible to read the descriptions for each of my Gene Keys. There is not one shred of doubt regarding the authenticity of this system when you see yourself reflected so very clearly. The description explained that...
"Inadequacy is the fear of not having enough or being worthy enough, rooted in uncertainty about the future. This fear halts the natural flow of life vitality in the body, creating mental or emotional disorders to compensate. Inadequacy often expresses as a controlling personality, attempting to maintain the illusion of safety through the enforcement of rules and expectations."
Well now, this completely explains my fear-based issues with Control. It all falls together so nicely into one package of what feels like a hot mess. But it gets even worse. The description continues to say...
"Some repress the fear of Inadequacy, living out a bland lifestyle as a means of creating a false sense of security. Others react against the fear through unscrupulous actions, acquiring knowledge and power over others in a quest to fill the aching feeling of emptiness."
I didn't resonate with most of that, but the "acquiring knowledge" certainly jumped out and smacked me in the face! It certainly hit home in a big way. So, where do I go from here? How many more degrees can I chase before I face my Shadow of Inadequacy and finally just sit there and marinate in it for a while? After all, attaining the Doctorate and a PhD didn't help make me feel any less inadequate. In fact, it may have even made me feel worse. Totally backfired.
So maybe it's time that I finally just let myself feel the pain, knowing that not only is it OK to feel the pain, but it's there in the pain where the gifts are revealed. And speaking of Gifts, the Gift of this particular Gene Key is Resourcefulness, which the course description tells me....
"... is a trust in the inherent reciprocity of life, knowing that one will be provided exactly what one needs at the right time. Resourcefulness is the courage to dive into the unknown and allow new solutions and opportunities to arise naturally for the situation at hand. It is the cultivation of a deep trust and physical relaxation that dissolves anxiety and fear. By embracing one's fears and uncertainties, an eternal inner reservoir of talents is revealed and put into effective service."
Yes please. I'm so ready for that. And if I have to endure the feeling of inadequacy a little longer in order to attain it, all I can say is, bring it. I'm ready.
Thanks so much for listening. I do hope you're enjoying my journey into self-discovery. If you're interested in taking your first steps to learn more about yourself, please consider booking a Quantum Discovery session with me. Together, we can reveal some of your hidden energetic blockages and see how they may be affecting your health.
Just visit www.re-awaken.me for more details.
And I want to remind you that you can get your own free Gene Keys report by visiting https://genekeys.com/free-profile/ .
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