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Inspirational QuotesThis section of the website contains quotes that inspire me. It includes examples I have come across that describe people living in traditional, pre-civilised, ancient, self-sufficient, sustainable lifestyles as being extremely happy, contented people. First example: What It Is To Be Human.
New page added 1 May 2009: The Psychology of Gardening. There are not many people left that I know who live
a life based purely on following a Sacred path. Most of them are
monks of some kind. They have taken various vows of poverty, celibacy,
and religious discipline, but precious few of them are simply common
people living the way of their ancestors. I remember hearing stories
of Stalking Wolf and the simple way
in which he conducted his life. Few were his posessions, few were
his cares. He lived free and simple. Close to the earth and to the
source of all life itself. Tom, my own mentor, shared these values
with me as well. He was always lean and mean, with only a small bag
and blanket whenever we hit the Pine Barrens. I learned to value
simplicity. I yearned, and still do, for a simple life close to Mother
Earth. Ingwe, too, cherishes a simple life close to the riches of
Mother Earth. All he ever needed as he traveled was a bedroll and
his hunting weapon as he explored the wilds of Kenya. Gilbert Walking Bull speaks of the importance of gaining comfort with the sacred silence of nature. It is vital that we take the time to be alone in nature and to practice the attitude of quietness, of listening, of solitude. The human mind in the modern world tries to nourish itself from creations of thought and philosophy that are far removed from the natural processes that influence all the Earth's inhabitants. When our senses take in nature from our time alone, from our listening, from our observing birds, plants and animals, we build within our brains positive resources that nourish from the positive and Sacred powers of creation. This is the root and core of what it means for us to find health and happiness by living for this day, for the hope of good days to come. This elder owns little more than his clothes and
his sacred items. Yet, he wants for nothing. Gilbert's lifestyle,
simple and close to the Earth that he loves, continues to be a role
model for all of us. Quotes from the book What It Is To Be Human, republished as "Original Wisdom", by Robert Wolff. More quotes...... I need a soul revival I can spend six weeks, or less, with an individual
and teach him or her how to live WELL in the out of doors, including
how to obtain subsistence to live. The ancient caves and campfires of our pasts call
to us from within. Primitive technology is our inheritance. It is
a shared thread that links us to our prehistory and binds us all
together as human beings. The introduction to the book "The Search" by Tom Brown Jr can be read here. Tom Brown is the founder of what is probably the world's largest and most well known survival and wilderness skills school (North American). His own teacher was an Apache scout, Grandfather Stalking Wolf. Some comments about happiness in our culture are to be read here. In a very basic way, nature observation is the most
important of the survival skills. A survivalist cannot build a fire
without knowing where to find the nesessary materials. He cannot
travel safely in a wilderness environment without being alert to
the constant changes around him. And he cannot find sustenance without
an appreciation for the plant and animal life that dewll in a given
area. In the widest sense, nature observation is the basis of all
enjoyment and well-being in the outdoors... You feel more fully the
joy of living. You hear the voices modern man misses—not just
the voices that speak to the five senses, but the universal voice
that speaks to the heart. The world situation today is just the natural outcome
of evolution, and what humanity sees as disaster is in fact its fleeting
moment of chance. Contrary to what humanity believes, all is
not lost, for there is every reason to hope—indeed there is
now more reason to hope than ever before....... It is precisely within
this grim state of affairs that lies man's hope for a bright new
world. Let us decide to take heart and courage, for never
before in the history of life upon Earth have the stakes been so
high, and never before has the opportunity for humanity been so awesome. See also the second part of the Why learn survival skills? page. Many more quotes to be added later..... Inspiration Section of Site Map Share This PageContent is copyright © Survival.ark.au 2005-2024 All Rights Reserved. Terms of Use. Definitely read the disclaimer before trying anything from this website, especially including the practices and skills. This website uses affiliate links – this doesn't cost you any more, but I get a commission on purchases made through the website. As an Amazon Associate I earn similarly from qualifying purchases. |
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