After I read a story about Lame Deer, I realized about what I have learned in my psychology class. When people have a conflict or anxiety, they might find some ways to relieve or get rid of it. That is called coping style. There are many coping styles that you can choose to use in a different situation. One of those is acting out, which you might have learned from Lame Deer case.
In his childhood, he was detached from his environment and was placed in a new one; therefore, this can cause him anxiety. At first, he tried to act out by doing bad things such as gambling, drinking and doing things against the law. The turning point is that he met a woman who gave him the original peace pipe, leading to changes in his behavior. After that, he turned his anxiety into proper ways. For example, he became a wichasha wakan ( medicine man, or holy man) and wrote Lame Deer, Seeker of Visions in 1972. By doing so, he has made a contribution to our society.
In my point of view, I do hope that people can realize and turn their anxiety into something that can help this world getting better.
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2 comments:
I beleive that all people's minds are basically good but sometimes when being under strong pressure or getting suppressed, people can burst out. I agree with you that Lame Deer used this turning point in a good way because he came to realize how much he can contribute to his society.
I found the story of Lame Deer very interesting, especially when I found out a little about his background. I think it shows that there is good in everyone, and out job, as a society and a culture, is to provide lots of opportunities to bring that 'good' to the forefront; to help every person be the best they can be. This is not easy, and it requires patience and forgiveness. But I think these are things that every parent knows about.
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