Every thought, every action and every tool they had was utilitarian. It had a specific and tangible use. Their thoughts did, their actions did and their tools did. Ours do not. Because they (just as we) were designed as artistic beings, these artistic expressions laced themselves throughout.
Every thought and every
action was connected to relationship TO others.
The life they had was supported and revolved around the support they
could give others. The support and encouragement
of others was their primary thought. In
American Material Culture never chooses this "way" first. The North American Indian held the better portion in these
regards.
Lastly, the North American Indian had a
constant and daily focus on living... on surviving. They accepted ardent,
difficult conditions and moved forward resolute that the Great Spirit would
provide and supply. Many times, modern man does not. They, in these demands, were constantly a people of faith.
It was demanded of them. We had rather trust in materialism, industry
and technology. I still think they might have had the better portion.
It's BuRg...KJ, that is. It's nice to see you are still writing...still posting. I look forward to catching up :) I have changed my blog a bit to coincide with my changing life. Check it out if you have time.
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