Talk:Bolin/@comment-71.8.67.138-20120321081458/@comment-71.8.67.138-20120321081723

So bending is NOT genetic? It is a spiritual thing? Having fire nation blood or earth bending blood is not a factor in bending. It is essentially:

"***Interviewers note: About 20 mins after the interview, Bryan came back to me and we spoke a little more about the basis of bending off recorder. He described bending as more of a talent. You have some genetic basis for potential, but you could go your whole life without developing the talent into ability. Some people have more inherent talent than others, while others with minimal inherent talent can still develop it through hard work and practice. He reiterated a connection to the spiritual energies is the underlying basis. How it manifests is based on upbringing and experience."

http://www.avatarspiritmedia.net/interviews.php?id=19