Tribal Living

[Frogfucius]

In a college class last semester, I met a gentleman who said he travels to the Amazon for two weeks out of the year to live among an indigenous group of people. He said he travels there because he studies herbal medicine. He had some pretty interesting insights to share about tribal people.

The only thing he would bring with him is a modernized fishing pole. A major food source for the people there is fish, and they put him in task of fishing. He brings in an abundance of fish, so the people there are really grateful for him and accept him as a member of the tribe.

He also said the people in the tribes are really happy. They don't have the stresses of modern society, and they enjoy living in nature. Interestingly, these people don't have a concept of time. There is no 'tomorrow' for them, because there is only one moment. They place little importance on age. Even though my classmate is in his 40s, the people there don't have a concept of age, so they consider him much younger.

It's really fascinating stuff. I wish I asked him more questions. It seems like primitive societies are more in tune with their fundamental existence than those of us in modern society, ironically enough.

Edited September 9, 2016 by Frogfucius

[Prabhaker]

The higher the intelligence, the greater is boredom. The lower intelligence is not bored so much. That’s why primitives are happier. You will find people in the primitive societies are happier than those in civilized ones. Life was a blessing to them. They are poor starved, almost naked. In every way, they had nothing. But they are not bored with life.

 

Edited September 9, 2016 by Prabhaker

[123456789]

To be honest, I wouldn't trade our current time for any time in history.

Edited September 9, 2016 by mr lenny

[Pav]

Honestly, modern western society is a very toxic environment. Not conducive to mental health at all.

46 minutes ago, Prabhaker said:

The higher the intelligence, the greater is boredom. The lower intelligence is not bored so much. That’s why primitives are happier. 

Primitive people are no less intelligent than civilised people, less educated, less socialised but not less intelligent. You will find some very intelligent people among primitive culture. Boredom is caused by your familiarisation with the world, due to all the minds rubrisising. Once the abstracting mind ceases and allows you to experience raw, unadulterated perception, the world will seem magical to you.

28 minutes ago, mr lenny said:

To be honest, I wouldn't trade our current time for any time in history.

We certainly live in interesting times. It will be interesting to see how the singularity plays out.

Edited September 9, 2016 by Mat Pav

[Frogfucius]

25 minutes ago, mr lenny said:

To be honest, I wouldn't trade our current time for any time in history.

Neither would I. But I think there's something deep to be learned from primitive societies. 

In modern societies, the constant stimulants and chasing of egoic pursuits are what fog the mind for humans. That's why most modernized people aren't spiritual or in-tune with consciousness and existence. It feeds into an illusion that only continues to get stronger - just look at the rising depression and suicide rates among developed nations. Only through great suffering do modernized people find bliss and happiness, something that is already acquired by the primitive peoples.

[Chew211]

1 hour ago, Frogfucius said:

In a college class last semester, I met a gentleman who said he travels to the Amazon for two weeks out of the year to live among an indigenous group of people. He said he travels there because he studies herbal medicine. He had some pretty interesting insights to share about tribal people.

The only thing he would bring with him is a modernized fishing pole. A major food source for the people there is fish, and they put him in task of fishing. He brings in an abundance of fish, so the people there are really grateful for him and accept him as a member of the tribe.

He also said the people in the tribes are really happy. They don't have the stresses of modern society, and they enjoy living in nature. Interestingly, these people don't have a concept of time. There is no 'tomorrow' for them, because there is only one moment. They place little importance on age. Even though my classmate is in his 40s, the people there don't have a concept of age, so they consider him much younger.

It's really fascinating stuff. I wish I asked him more questions. It seems like primitive societies are more in tune with their fundamental existence than those of us in modern society, ironically enough.

Damn, that sounds really cool. I'd honestly like to do that sometime. 

When I was little, I sort of wished that I was born back in tribal times