Sunday, January 27, 2008

Human Genetic Evolution, response

I quite enjoyed reading through several of the topics listed on this website. The summary and/or brief introductions were helpful in reminding me of what the Big Bang Theory is, or rather, what it means. Other articles were short, yet informative- "Where did we come from? Where did we go?" I particularly liked the mention of the Zuni legend which explores evolution from a belief that, "humankind evolved from amphibious forms in the belly of Mother Earth, after she mated with Father Sky"- how beautiful a description... Does theory of evolution require DNA coding, decoding, mapping, traveling, etc.. by a myriad of researchers? Although fascinating to explore where we came from, how do we examine what is, remain present and in tune with what exists today? There will continue to be suggestions from researchers that may give light to the above questions of where, where, where- but I appreciate the being of now more. We are here. We were there. We will be somewhere else in the universe at some point. Allow what was and be present for what is.

1 comment:

Brian said...

I liked the Zuni myth as well. It's a nice way of explaining the connection of spirit with physicality.
I also found it interesting that people need to have genetic verification to acknowledge the connection between us and chimps. Sometimes too much reliance on technology can shut down our innate understanding of things. It is kinda cool to have the genetic statistics though...