I believe we are a synthesis of many elements and processes, a synthesis which appears from moment to moment, depending on particular triggering conditions.
Physically, we are made up of the same physical/chemical particles as the universe. If we are born with any physical limitations, those affect our path and the skills we develop.
Any serious injuries we have in our life can also impact our trajectory and our perspective. The tender care and bodily safety our caregivers provide (or not) impact our self-worth.
Socially, we are impacted by the systems in which we grow up - family, school, politics. Our cultural backgrounds also play a role in what we identify ourselves with and call “home”.
Social, educational, economic and religious opportunities and marginalizing also affect us. The living conditions and infrastructure (or lack of) we grow up with, also play a role.
Emotionally, the quality of relationships we experience impact our sense of inner peace. The narratives we have been hearing and constructing about us also impact who we become.
The meaning we discover through our life’s challenging situations impacts our beliefs. Our subconscious is triggered and energetically loaded by what we categorize as suffering.
Historically, we are a product of skills we cultivated (or left undeveloped) in our past lives. Our genetic makeup is impacted by previous generations and the care we received as a fetus.
We are also a manifestation of our cosmic natal chart and our alignment with other characters. Our geographical locations, from growing up to traveling, expose us to issues and wisdom.