The Journey to My Roots: A Pak Tale Through iGENEA DNA Test
Family name Pak
Ever since I took the iGENEA DNA test, I look at my personal identity differently, particularly the surname Pak. It went from a mere identifier to a significant symbol of my heritage, establishing a powerful connection to my lineage.
Since using the iGENEA DNA test, my understanding of personal identity and heritage has been substantially broadened and deepened. The test invited compelling curiosity in me, as it opened up a new perspective to see myself, not just as an individual, but as an integral part of an extended fabric woven by threads of ancestry and descendants. The test has allowed me to explore dimensions of myself that were initially out of reach - a deeper understanding of my lineage, lineage surnames, and possible connections to historical events tied to the surname Pak.
Indeed, before taking the test, the surname Pak was just my family name, something that identified me among billions of people. However, as the test unraveled the complex mapping of my DNA, Pak gained significant personification. It led me to question and search deeper, not just for my immediate family but those before me who had carried the same surname. The test ventured much further than a science experiment. It became a journey into a past that had quietly, passively existed within me.
The surname Pak, for me, has since become a title of honor that has been gifted to me by my ancestors. It carries the weight of lineage, history, and heritage, and I carry it as a symbol of my identity. Understanding the role it played in my genetic makeup has fostered a deeper connection and appreciation for past generations. Knowing that they too carried the same Pak lineage makes me feel part of an extended family throughout time and space.
My personal identity, too, gained a new dimension. I am more than just my thoughts, actions, and experiences. I am, in part, a continuation of a line that has thrived and survived for generations. I am part of a multigenerational narrative bound by our common genetic information. I am a Pak, a marker of both my past and my future.
iGENEA DNA test has woven together my past, present, and future, underlining that while I am an individual in this world, I am far from being a stand-alone entity. I am part of an intricate web of life that has bloomed over centuries, and the surname Pak reminds me of that every day.
S. Pak