First published 15/3/23 – Last updated 26/6/25
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Can we be Born in the Wrong Body Really? by Natacha Neveu for TheSortingHouse
Born in the Wrong Body? Embracing Our Self on the Path to Acceptance
Is it possible to be born in the wrong body? Or is this a reflection of something deeper: a society that’s become increasingly detached from nature, truth, and organic creation?
The Only Body We’ll Ever Know
Our body is the only body we have. How can we be born in the wrong body?
We were born into the physical awareness of ‘I’ with only this body.
I’m of the opinion then, that it’s impossible for us ever to find ourselves living in the “wrong” body. To suggest or enable this amongst us is pure madness. A confusion born of having nothing more worthwhile to concern oneself with. An obsession with self that is all consuming. A normalisation of distortion only possible in a synthetic world so far detached from our animal nature as part of a coherent, natural whole.
The Profit Behind Doubting Our Natural Perfection
If we didn’t have the nature-given body that we do, we wouldn’t have anything as we wouldn’t even be alive or aware of being so.
It is thanks to the body we are in that we can even discuss this. Then I ask, at which point can it ever become wrong? When somebody else decrees it so, or we compare ourselves to others and deem that we are not enough as we are?
We live in a world that profits enormously from our insecurities. Industries thrive by convincing us that our natural bodies are inadequate. Depending on how twisted the society we live amongst is, it’s increasingly possible to foster a more or less passionate belief that what one has in this incredible vehicle for consciousness, AKA our body, could be less than “desirable”.
Yet this is a profound inversion of truth: rather than honouring our bodies as miraculous vessels of life, we are encouraged to see them as projects to be fixed, altered, or even replaced. This shift is not new or accidental, it is deeply intertwined with ongoing disconnection and economic motives. This doubt in our innate perfection fuels demand and keeps us chasing elusive ideals.
Synthetic Solutions: Acceptance or Avoidance?
There is a growing normality in “accepting” oneself with the help of artificial changes such as cosmetic surgeries, chemical treatments, or other synthetic alterations. Modifications and “augmentations” that were not developed in nature with patience, dedication and hard work. Yet can synthetically changing anything of the body we find ourselves in truly equal whole self-acceptance?
As far as I’m concerned, it’s all an inversion. Whether it’s “gender reassignment” or aesthetic surgery, avoiding signs of inevitable ageing, hair plugs, extensions, padded bras, make-up or whatever currently acceptable “enhancements” we find ourselves as a society fiending for.
In my view, this approach misses a vital point. True acceptance comes from within. Sure, there might be parts of ourselves we wish to craft and hone, like any tool or vehicle, we must care for our hardware. But let the limits of this be defined by what is naturally possible, and specific to each individual depending on their age and capacities. When did we all start wanting to look the same? What is the obsession with youth? (Kind of a weird flex tbh).
We’ve come a long way from embracing what makes us individuals and honouring the physical heritage that was passed down to us by our ancestors. Once upon a time, we used to appreciate the battle scars, marks and quirks that make us interesting and alive with stories to tell. How did we get to the point of rejecting ourselves and our lineages so much we must pay to change or be doomed to dislike ourselves forever? Physically altering ourselves to fit an external ideal or to escape existential discomfort may feel like a quick fix, but it risks bypassing important inner work. There is a line being blurred beyond all recognition between adornments and distortions.
This inner journey of learning to live in harmony with our bodies, with nature, and with ourselves, holds the potential for real psychological liberation. It’s often a challenge to undertake this work, especially in a society that values appearance over soul-essence. But the lessons gained through total acceptance are profound, transformative, and deeply rewarding.
Nature, Body, and Society: Where Does the Problem Lie?
Perhaps the question is less about being born in the “wrong” body, and more about living in a synthetic society that distorts our relationship with our natural selves.
We are nature. Our bodies are nature’s creation (or God’s if you prefer). And to nature (or God), we eventually return. When we forget this, we become vulnerable to illusions, appearances, and distractions that pull us away from truth, as nature (or God) intended.
As society pushes us toward chemical augmentations and artificial identities, whether in the name of “progress,” “acceptance,” or something else, we face a critical choice. To resist the occult-like pull of transhumanism disguised as freedom, or to surrender to an unnatural, fabricated version of ourselves.
Resisting this manipulation is a real goal for me, no matter how trying or hard it may be sometimes. For in each obstacle that we manage to overcome, especially when in tune with the great symphony of our natural world, is surely where true radiance and the proverbial gold are contained.
Can we really be born in the wrong body… or could it be more likely that our natural body is born into a simulated society that’s wrong?
Born in the Wrong Body, Really?
The path toward truth lay not in synthetic transformations, but in overcoming challenges with nature as our guide. Each struggle embraced and each lesson learned brings us closer to balance and true self-love.
Our bodies are gifts, imperfect yet perfect in their natural state (Read my post on perfect imperfections next.) Embracing them fully means embracing life, nature and God itself. The journey isn’t always effortless, but it’s the one that leads to authentic acceptance, profound wisdom, and true freedom.
What’s your experience with body acceptance? Do you feel society’s pressures to change? Have you ever felt like you were born in the wrong body? Share your thoughts and stories in the comments below.