Introduction
National parks of America are thought to be a treasure of sorts, as they tell a story of the previous generations and natural resources, as well as Nature itself. Many have specific features unique to a particular location, and all of them are rich with the history of native people.
Analysis
Archeology of the national parks has found may interesting objects that let the modern civilization to get a glimpse into the past and trace the development of older cultures. Pueblo culture is of particular interest to archeologists since there are many objects that provide an insight into how people lived and what were their daily activities. The national parks of the Four Corner Area, more particularly New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado contain many valuable cultural pieces from as far back as 12,000 years. Pueblo people were great farmers, made many tools and pottery (“National Park Service” par. 1). Prayers and religious rituals were a great part of the culture and often, pottery would be used in the process. An interesting point is made about healing, and how shamans or a medicine person would use the pots to prepare the “healing mix”. It is obvious that the process is a transfer of one psychological state into another.
Religion was always the key concept in changing the person’s state of mind. People enter the condition of trance and are able to access great resources of their own body, as well as the power of the Great Force. The attributes were a great part of the rituals, and the magical methods used left clues to archeologists of the particular use for a specific object. Often, tribal leaders used some form of natural toxins or “drugs” to access these powers of the tantric state. It is clear that people of the past had many psychotherapeutic models, which were based on the energy of the psychology and mind states. It is the new direction that a person has not previously considered or thought of, and many objects specifically relate to the process of healing or therapy.
The psychoanalysis and psychic influence on the person are described in the drawings and carvings made in caves and on the pottery. The culture of the Pueblo people is closely connected to the spiritual world. The use of invisible waves of energy from the human brain is a unique method in the usage of life’s force. The ancient schools have always taught people how to use these resources of energy but this knowledge has been lost in the ages. People changed their focus and forgot about their own abilities. Finding artifacts in national parks is of particular importance, as it allows people to learn about cultures who have been the first to settle America. The fact that national parks are protected by the government makes sure that the delicate state of finds is preserved. Not only does the nature stay untouched for the modern generations to observe it the way it was many years ago, but the culture of native people is uncovered and studied.
Conclusion
Overall, national parks are full of natural and manmade wonders. Native people have used beautiful and resourceful places for their settlements and daily activities such as therapy, healing, and simple relaxation. This is why it is particularly important to preserve national parks, as it is an important part of the American heritage.
Works Cited
National Park Service 2014, Archeology. Web.