Which history would you visit?

[MagnetMan]

Originally Posted by Pathless

Excellent response, MM. If I were to visit a "historical" era it would, similarly, be paleolithic or neolithic times--or perhaps I should go stay with the Bushmen (also known as the !Kung, I believe...?). I would also like to visit (or live in) ancient Crete, as interpreted by Riane Eisler in her book The Chalice and the Blade. I would definitely want to participate in the "partnership" cultural paradigm that she proposes as being a sane response to what she terms the current "dominator" paradigm. And so in that regard, I have work to do here in this time!

I'm afraid that you would have a hard time finding a completely uncontaminated Bushman family group today. My visit took place nearly forty years ago. Forced intergration and subsequent contact with money has taken away their orginal innocence. !Kung is right, tho there are other San groups who speak a slightly different click-filled dialect. They are genrally called Boskopoids. I have not read Raine Eisler - but if she means that money and ownership represents the current insane paradigm that we all need to transcend, then I am with her in partnership. Check out my profile. I promote the concept of custodianship.

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by ;1090

Here's a question – which periods of history would you most like to visit?

No question about it... obviously the 17th century.... And to live with Samurai. Live by their ways... That would be the greatest gift I could ever get!

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

No question about it... obviously the 17th century.... And to live with Samurai. Live by their ways... That would be the greatest gift I could ever get!

Go to the mountains of Japan...there you may just find your wish granted...

...soldier in seeking...

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by Quahom1

Go to the mountains of Japan...there you may just find your wish granted...

Maybe one day lol it would be a dream come true... To live a simple life, Just me and my trusted NoDachi.

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

Maybe one day lol it would be a dream come true... To live a simple life, Just me and my trusted NoDachi.

I'm not speaking in jest...

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by Quahom1

I'm not speaking in jest...

I know... Just I have so much "tying" me down, you know responsibiltys and so on... I can speak a fair bit of japanese so communication wouldn't be a barrier... Just if I came across a Samurai village lol what on earth do I say? :P

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

I know... Just I have so much "tying" me down, you know responsibiltys and so on... I can speak a fair bit of japanese so communication wouldn't be a barrier... Just if I came across a Samurai village lol what on earth do I say? :P

I would suggest one watches Tom Cruise in the "Last Smuria", and learn from that. True today as it was 150 years ago...

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by Quahom1

I would suggest one watches Tom Cruise in the "Last Smuria", and learn from that. True today as it was 150 years ago...

He was an emeny of their village and was taken prisioner.. That film is truly beautiful and sad at the same time.... I could watch it a thousand times... He learns so much from them... and they too from him, and just wow... I hate the ending.... Cowards with no honor.

[Quahom1]

As for me. I should like to visit the namesake of my "heritage"...Ireland, circa 500 ACE (AD). These people who were more afraid of life than death, yet lived so jovial, and full of luster. The 'wit' of their annecdotes in the margins of litereture, they were busy transcribing (while saving what was left of the old world), I find fascinating. Abbots, and Abbesses with double edged swords under their cloaks, yet a cross adorning their breasts...and a blessing upon their lips...yes, I would like to be a fly on the wall there and then.

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by Quahom1

As for me. I should like to visit the namesake of my "heritage"...Ireland, circa 500 ACE (AD). These people who were more afraid of life than death, yet lived so jovial, and full of luster. The 'wit' of their annecdotes in the margins of litereture, they were busy transcribing (while saving what was left of the old world), I find fascinating. Abbots, and Abbesses with double edged swords under their cloaks, yet a cross adorning their breasts...and a blessing upon their lips...yes, I would like to be a fly on the wall there and then.

haha that sounds awesome....

Isn't it odd that all these dates back in time appeal far more than this "wonderful" and "advanced" world? Or is that just me?

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

He was an emeny of their village and was taken prisioner.. That film is truly beautiful and sad at the same time.... I could watch it a thousand times... He learns so much from them... and they too from him, and just wow... I hate the ending.... Cowards with no honor.

What is an enemy? One who can cause change, or can change cause. Keep my friends close, and my enemies, closer...

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by Quahom1

What is an enemy? One who can cause change, or can change cause. Keep my friends close, and my enemies, closer...

An enemy can take many shapes and form, to know your enemy is most important

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

An enemy can take many shapes and form, to know your enemy is most important

yeah, he can end up being one's best "friend" (lol)

consider "Padrigh" (Patrick)...from slave shepard to Priest enlightened, and manifest of changes for the Irish.

[17th Angel]

Originally Posted by Quahom1

yeah, he can end up being one's best "friend" (lol)

People are not always the "enemy" can be more than that :P anyway! we are drowning this thread haha.

[Quahom1]

Originally Posted by 17th Angel

People are not always the "enemy" can be more than that :P anyway! we are drowning this thread haha.

Which history would one visit? I think we drown nothing. We are stating why we think this history or that would be good to visit. And I don't see anyone else trying to jump in and present their history du jour... (lol)