The Story of Adam & Eve

The story of Adam and Eve from the bible gives us insight into the creation of male and female elements and the separation of genders. From a human survival and biological perspective, this duality seems like a logical and effective solution. Patric Obissier explains this through the lens of evolution and advantage, stating, "When reproduction involves two parents, the resulting offspring has the opportunity to inherit skills, adaptive abilities, environmental cues, and life experiences from both, enabling the offspring to grow quickly, explore and conquer new territories." It's difficult to argue against this view, but it's important to remember that our genes carry more than just survival information - they also pass on our emotions and conflicts.

Obissier further explains, "An organism's identity is passed down through generations. Fragments of chromosomes are like chronicles." By exploring family histories, we can observe correlations between the formation of relationships across generations and the recognition of certain patterns. To better understand the genetic basis of inheritance, it's beneficial to consider it within the context of the mother-father-child triangle. Despite the number of siblings, each child might have their unique triad and a distinct bond with their parents.

Dr. Gerard Athias presents eight fundamental triangles that illustrate parent-child relationship patterns and their influence on adult decisions and relationships. In a pathological triangle, for example, communication is non-existent in either direction. In biological terms, Dr. Athias suggests that this could lead to issues with speech and the oral sphere, even linking it to diseases like herpes labialis, periodontitis, and right breast diseases. If this triangle pattern continues for four generations, it can even lead to autism. Conversely, in a family where there's an excessively strong bond between each member, often isolated from other family members and external relations, the descendants sometimes develop trisomy 21, or Down Syndrome.

Moving away from these two extreme triangles, there are six others that describe relationships and conflicts such as abandonment, excessive attachment, and idealization of one parent, leading to the exclusion of the other. These conditions manifest differently in male and female children, with the most extreme symptoms being the Oedipus and Electra complexes.

Recognizing the patterns that our families and kin follow can be enlightening. But remember, recognizing the pattern doesn't equate to recovery; it only gives us a sense of direction, empowerment, and the energy to seek solutions. Dr. Athias points out that a child from a family where they are unwanted might create imaginary tales about their origins, leading to a feeling of being unrooted in reality and perpetuating family patterns. The key to resolving this conflict is finding the child's rightful place within the family structure, addressing unspoken conflicts and impediments. This is where total biology can merge with family constellation therapy as per B. Hellinger, where acknowledgment, forgiveness, and inclusion of all family members take center stage.