A Native Tribe In South America

The other day, we were talking about the magnitude and velocity of change.  That reminds me of a story I heard of some years back.

This happened to a native tribe somewhere in South America.  For generations, the tribe people had been suffering from some kind of strange illness and people were dying at very young age.

A team of scientists and medical professionals were sent to check out.  They soon discovered that the cause of the illness / disease was due to the infestation of particular insects living inside the walls of the clay homes.  They advised the tribe people to either
a/ destroy the insects with a pesticide, or
b/ demolish the infested clay homes and rebuild, or
c/  move to a new location away from the threat of these insects.
Otherwise, they would continue to be the victim of the infestation and premature deaths.

To everybody’s surprise, the tribe people chose NOT to do anything.  They would rather take the easy way out by doing nothing!

The reality is full of similar stories.  We call it the “average people syndrome”.  Typically, they procrastinate, defer action, and like to think that whatever problem happening around is more someone else’s.  They don’t want to think too far.  Change is a frightening word.

Despite all this, sometimes what these people need is a little push at the right time, and they are well and truly on their way to own back their life.  It is a gratifying experience.

Live Life, Junius.