Lane speaks of how a place takes on whatever occurs there and how one event can forever change that place. I think there is a lot of truth to that, which is why a place that is sacred to many is so amazing. For so many people to feel a connection to one place is mind blowing. Thinking that whatever happened here how ever many years ago still speaks to the generations present shows how powerful a story can be. Not that the story is made up or embellished in order to achieve this point but more that this story leaves someone feeling so enraptured by it that they too feel that strong connection. In the same thought though how do we get that feeling. We can admire a place for what historically has happened there or the beauty of a place but to truly feel a connection based off of past experiences not by our own senses is a powerful human concept.
When lane explains that the Aborigines feel a certain connection with an item that was around them where they were conceived. This item whether rock or plant or other is a spiritual totem for them. How can we feel so connected to a place that has done nothing more then coexist with us. Though that sounds like a skeptics comment it is more of a disbelief in the abilities of human compassion. Is it something deep within our roots that makes us feel like we must be connected to one thing or another for a lifetime? Or is it a social feeling of belonging that pushes us toward these stories? I think there is much to be sought after in both but the connection we can feel is far greater then any nay-sayer that would try to tear us away
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