Native American Perspectives - Animism

The vast majority of art we see expresses a distinctly Western European perspective. But what about the art of the Americas? In this series, we will examine artistic expressions born of the indigenous American experience - beginning with the petroglyphs of the North American Southwest and ending with the contemporary work of Chicano artists. From such art, we experience different philosophies, spiritualities, and understandings of the human experience.
In this presentation, we will examine the idea of animism, the belief that all things possess a spiritual essence or soul. In indigenous cultures of America, this belief results in a respect, even reverence, for animals, plants, and places. Human beings are not placed in a privileged position above other creatures as in most Western traditions. But does animism have any basis in reality i.e. science, and if not, should it hold any moral sway over our actions?
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[@moeronica]

What a great introduction to a critical topic! Our world needs us humans to return to this way of being. Thank you.

[@SuhFrosty]

didnt think they believed in this stuff

[@andrewwebb4635]

I found that very thought-provoking. Thank you for making the video. It seems so natural to worship, revere and protect the world around us rather than singling out a man-like God. I know a little about modern ideas about fungi but this video brought it all together,

[@prebujenje9]

Great video, thank you. World needs that wisdom. Nature is out mother, every breath, the food, shelter comes from where? Our Mother, she is the source of life. People, plants and animals are all extensions of the Earth, and we are brothers and sisters born from the same Mother. When we realize that fully, we will reach heaven on earth.

[@christineplaton3048]

Dr Masaru Emoto speaks about crystals ie snowflakes. Each bearing a specific pattern from various lakes and water bodies. Water can be affected both positively and negatively by words and symbols. We, our body, is comprised of mostly water. What are the tattoos doing to our body? He shows that ugly words create distorted crystals when the water is frozen.

[@chrissythacker1237]

Thank you for this interesting, informative presentation! Ihave been learning about animism, i am glad youtube sent me here

[@zipperpillow]

Keep trying. Hopefully you'll get better. You're not there yet.