Interesting Humble Living

I found it interesting to read that the first Paleolithic societies, first human societies, seemed to be content with the life they lived, the resources they had available and made the best of what they had. Per Captain James Cook's describes the gathering and hunting peoples of Australia in 1770, "They live in a Tranquility which is not disturb'd by the Inequality of Conditions. The Earth and sea of their own accord furnishes them with all things necessary for life, they covet not Magnificent houses, Household-stuff... In Short they seem'd to set no value upon any thing we gave them...They think themselves provided with all the necessarys of Life." (Strayer, 2016, p. 21). They lived a very humble life and didn't need anything else to live. Nowadays, we have so many other tools, technology, resources, and still think we need more and more. My family and I try to live a humble life and value what we have but, often, we feel the pressures of society to have more clothes, bigger house, better car, better phone. I prefer to live in a tranquility just like Captain James Cook talks about. How about you? 





Strayer, R. (2016). Ways of the World: A Brief Global History. Bedford/St. Martin's

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  1. ThistoryMay 24, 2020 at 10:30 PM

    It's true, they looked happier. They had what they needed to survive. They had to work hard, but they also had fair rewards, house, food, clothes. "Progress" is something that is not for everyone. Thanks for sharing ideas. I enjoyed reading your post.

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