Michael Millward
15th Jun 2026
Many people find it difficult to understand the perceptions and behaviours of others.
The native people of North America try to live in harmony with their environment, and with each other. Their daily lives are governed by the changes of the seasons, and the behaviour of the animals on which they depend for survival.
Just like in every other society the young are often frustrated by the traditional ways of the older generation.
The tribal elders allow the youngsters some freedom to try their own thing, but always bring them back to the tried and tested traditional ways.
Their logic is simple. They know that with age comes experience, and that with experience comes understanding.
For them it is simple. You should not be critical of other people until you have walked in their moccasins.