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i'm currently reading an article by donal carbaugh about the effect discourse has on culture. in pariticular, carbaugh did field research on a group of native americans in montana called the blackfeet tribe. carbaugh finds them particular interesting because they listen to silence. sometimes they listen to the messages from the fields or listen to the silence from the earth. they also partake in listening to trees, mountain lions, ravens, rocks, etc. because the tribe believes that they coexist with the elements as embodiments of the spirits in the world.

a quote from two bears, carbaugh's tour guide:

"if you have a problem, or can't find an answer for something, our belief is that you can come out here, or to the mountains, or just about anywhere, sit down and listen. if you sit and listen patiently, you'll find an answer."


it struck a chord with me. particularly because i have been in silence for a majority of the time that i have been in san francisco. i may not be hearing the same things as two bears, but i do know that i'm really gaining some understanding about my life's progression. it's nice.

you know what else is nice? phil just booked a flight. that's really nice.

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