Reflecting on my Emotional Journey with iGENEA and Discovering the Moritz Surname
Family name Moritz
Participating in the iGENEA DNA test has opened up a wealth of emotional experiences for me, transforming my understanding of my heritage and the Moritz name. This profound journey, filled with anticipation, surprise, and introspection, highlighted the interconnectedness of humanity, influencing how I perceive my family history and future journey.
Since embarking on the journey with iGENEA, my perspective and emotions about my heritage have undergone a profound transformation. Engaging with the DNA testing process initiated an emotional rollercoaster, rife with anticipation, curiosity, and an array of unexpected emotions.
When I first received the iGENEA DNA kit, a sense of exhilaration washed over me. The thought of unraveling the mysteries nestled within my DNA was an enriching thought. As I swabbed my cheek and sealed the kit to mail back, a wave of anticipation enveloped me.
When the day finally arrived, and I received my results, a strong sense of connection to something bigger was irresistible. The tangible sense of history in my hands was profound. I discovered a wellspring of answers to questions I had harboured over the years about my ancestry.
Unexpectedly, it invited an avalanche of emotions. There was joy, of course, in understanding more clearly the roots that have shaped ‘me’, in tracing back generations in the lineage of the surname Moritz. But there was also a hint of surprise and perhaps, disconcerted curiosity. My lineage traced back to parts of the world I had never contemplated having any connection with. It made me question the nature of identity and the role heritage plays in its construction.
Understanding the historical journey of the Moritz family through centuries and continents transformed how I view my family lineage and our shared history. I marvelled at how migration and adaptation formed an integral part of our story, mirroring the journey of humankind itself.
Importantly, the iGENEA test unearthed dormant connections; it showed me parts of the world where, unbeknownst to me, I likely have distant relatives. It opened up the possibility of creating new connections, of finding elements of shared truth and kinship in the unlikeliest places.
Understanding the kaleidoscopic nature of my DNA was humbling. It reminded me of the interconnectedness of the human race and our united history and evolution. It made me proud of the Moritz name, realising the survival, adaptation, and evolution that it represented.
In the end, the experience served a reminder of the important truth, that while we're products of our past, we're not prisoners to it. We carry an inheritance, yes, but we're also individuals forging our own paths.
U. Moritz