Today I would love to make a short note about Native Americans or rather one particular aspect of their undoubtedly broad, colourful and diversified culture. Its small piece which I've been always admiring is their incredibly close contact with nature, their great respect towards its smallest creations. In my opinion, what is truly beautiful is the bond which Native Americans build with their surroundings, the mysterious spirit who permit them to communicate with its least pieces, without any obstacles. Those people have never ordered nature unlike us, the men of civilisation. We've broken all primordial rules being convinced that she is the one who should obey. Native Americans who lived in woods, let it live in them. They were a part of their own environment, the soil under their feet, the sun lightening up their faces, the wind lashing their long hair. Nature was their home, the one who took care of them, who taught them, who made them feel safe and free. They cooperated with it, never abusing its goods. What is also utterly astonishing is the relationship between Native Americans and animals. They never felt superior to the rest of the creatures, never underestimated their intelligence or strength, treating them with respect and learning lessons animals gave them. Those unusual ties is what made those people different among others.
I believe that the zeal with which Native Americans studied behaviour of residents of woods is unbelievable. It proves how good and patient observants they were. It's important to stress that animals constituted only a part of their interests. What fascinated them was the laws of nature, the ones who rule its existance. They looked carefully at weather and learnt how to cope with its quirks. What strongly connects with Native Americans's culture is the notion of spirit. They shaped not only their muscles but also spirit. They were fearless, untamed, proud, unstoppable. The last aspect which made them unusual is how they coped with pain. Of course they had their own methods but most of the time they counted on their minds using its power to fight the awful sensation caused by serious injuries or deep wounds.
Naturally, the culture of Native Americans is way more complex, I decided to present you only those aspects which I admire the most. If you would like to add some others to the list, please leave a comment! That's all for today! Bye!;)
I believe that the zeal with which Native Americans studied behaviour of residents of woods is unbelievable. It proves how good and patient observants they were. It's important to stress that animals constituted only a part of their interests. What fascinated them was the laws of nature, the ones who rule its existance. They looked carefully at weather and learnt how to cope with its quirks. What strongly connects with Native Americans's culture is the notion of spirit. They shaped not only their muscles but also spirit. They were fearless, untamed, proud, unstoppable. The last aspect which made them unusual is how they coped with pain. Of course they had their own methods but most of the time they counted on their minds using its power to fight the awful sensation caused by serious injuries or deep wounds.
Naturally, the culture of Native Americans is way more complex, I decided to present you only those aspects which I admire the most. If you would like to add some others to the list, please leave a comment! That's all for today! Bye!;)
You are so right! Unfortunately we are going further and further away from nature, ruining whatever has remained of it. Do we, "the civilized people", even deserve this beautiful planet?
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