When people gather around the campfire to tell stories, no one is excluded from the experience, which strikes me due to the amount of exclusion that occurs in the the modern world. In the world today, it is upsetting that certain people separate themselves from others because they do not share race, social class, sex, or religion. It seems as though fire and stories strip people of their exterior labels and their want to exclude others.
Mr. Tom explained that the flame was directly affected by the breathing of all the people who surrounded the fire and this struck me because I did not previously think about how something small like a breath, could make a big difference when combined with the others around the fire. This idea brings importance to people gathering around a fire and that when we combine forces that may be small, they can make a big impact when we work together.
Stories told at the campfire are passed down for generations. It strikes me to think that people sitting around a fire make room for people no matter what, and when someone joins in, they aren’t just joining one person, they are connecting with the whole group. This is striking because people don’t make these connections with other people, and to think that one fire can bring a whole group together, is very interesting.
After hearing Mr. Tom’s speech, I was intrigued by his very thorough reflection on campfires and their impacts on storytelling. He specifically mentioned how campfires don’t only set the right tone for storytelling but they are made for individuals to tell stories. This astonished me because I always treated campfires as a simple outdoor tradition rather than a place where people can express their feelings like nowhere else and discover their own personality through stories.
Fire is commonly used as a negative symbol, as arson is something that is greatly looked down upon, but a cogent point brought up by Mr. Tom was that fire embodies one of the best aspects of human nature; whenever someone comes toward that fire, there is an unconscious movement to let that person in and share the warmth. In a sense, the campfire itself represents togetherness and compassion, some human virtues that we see much less often than greed, corruption, and hate. The fire represents a very optimistic hope that there is still some good in humanity aside from all the highly publicized crimes against humanity, torture, rape, terrorism, and all-out hate.
After hearing Mr. Tom’s speech, I was intrigued by his very thorough reflection on campfires and their impacts on storytelling. He specifically mentioned how campfires don’t only set the right tone for storytelling but they are made for individuals to tell stories. This astonished me because I always treated campfires as a simple outdoor tradition rather than a place where people can express their feelings like nowhere else and discover their own personality through stories.
Stories bring people closer together as family connecting them to earth. Campfires never make two rows or circles around the fire; they make room for everyone to hear and feel the warmth of the flame. I never realized the acceptance of the campfire until I looked back on every single campfire I have been apart of, and then I realize; everyone sits in the same circle, everyone is equal, and everyone is connected.
The part of how the campfire unifies people struck me because I had never thought about a simple fire in such a powerful way. Being around a campfire is something that I have become very familiar with in all the years of my life, and this simple truth made me apply this to my past experiences. I have found that a campfire really does form a stronger bond between the people sitting around it because it has such an unexplainable aura that causes people to open up to each other.
In storytelling, the campfire serves to connect us to our predecessors and forge a greater understanding of those who came before us. When we sit around a campfire and tell stories, we engage in a pastime that human beings have enjoyed for centuries. Engaging in the same activities as those who came before us can help us to achieve a better understanding of what life was like in those times and, for spiritual people and cultures, feel more connected with those who came before us.
Fire is a very, very difficult thing to recreate. The warmth, the flow, the spirit that inspires a charismatic attitude and friendship, all are near impossible to be put into one thing, unless that thing is fire.
Not only are campfires a universal experience, but it brings people together and connects them to their past. This idea is striking, because who knew a small, warm flame could bring so much joy and happiness to people. The idea really strikes me because I have experienced many campfires and looking back at them I can really see how they affect people and bring people together.
Fire perplexes us as humans and commands our attention no matter it's size. The idea that such a destructive force brings people together is something that I will never truly understand.
What struck me the most about the speakers discussion was the idea that people make room for each other around the fire in order that everyone is united. Although logically it makes more sense to start another fire for additional warmth, the speaker explained that we gather around fires not only to stay warm bit to share stories from our past. Stories told around a campfire remind us of who we are and where we came from. Fir it turns out, plays an important role in the physical survival of the human race as well as the maintenance of our cultural heritage.
When people gather around the campfire to tell stories, no one is excluded from the experience, which strikes me due to the amount of exclusion that occurs in the the modern world. In the world today, it is upsetting that certain people separate themselves from others because they do not share race, social class, sex, or religion. It seems as though fire and stories strip people of their exterior labels and their want to exclude others.
ReplyDeleteMr. Tom explained that the flame was directly affected by the breathing of all the people who surrounded the fire and this struck me because I did not previously think about how something small like a breath, could make a big difference when combined with the others around the fire. This idea brings importance to people gathering around a fire and that when we combine forces that may be small, they can make a big impact when we work together.
ReplyDeleteStories told at the campfire are passed down for generations. It strikes me to think that people sitting around a fire make room for people no matter what, and when someone joins in, they aren’t just joining one person, they are connecting with the whole group. This is striking because people don’t make these connections with other people, and to think that one fire can bring a whole group together, is very interesting.
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ReplyDeleteAfter hearing Mr. Tom’s speech, I was intrigued by his very thorough reflection on campfires and their impacts on storytelling. He specifically mentioned how campfires don’t only set the right tone for storytelling but they are made for individuals to tell stories. This astonished me because I always treated campfires as a simple outdoor tradition rather than a place where people can express their feelings like nowhere else and discover their own personality through stories.
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ReplyDeleteFire is commonly used as a negative symbol, as arson is something that is greatly looked down upon, but a cogent point brought up by Mr. Tom was that fire embodies one of the best aspects of human nature; whenever someone comes toward that fire, there is an unconscious movement to let that person in and share the warmth. In a sense, the campfire itself represents togetherness and compassion, some human virtues that we see much less often than greed, corruption, and hate. The fire represents a very optimistic hope that there is still some good in humanity aside from all the highly publicized crimes against humanity, torture, rape, terrorism, and all-out hate.
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ReplyDeleteAfter hearing Mr. Tom’s speech, I was intrigued by his very thorough reflection on campfires and their impacts on storytelling. He specifically mentioned how campfires don’t only set the right tone for storytelling but they are made for individuals to tell stories. This astonished me because I always treated campfires as a simple outdoor tradition rather than a place where people can express their feelings like nowhere else and discover their own personality through stories.
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ReplyDeleteStories bring people closer together as family connecting them to earth. Campfires never make two rows or circles around the fire; they make room for everyone to hear and feel the warmth of the flame. I never realized the acceptance of the campfire until I looked back on every single campfire I have been apart of, and then I realize; everyone sits in the same circle, everyone is equal, and everyone is connected.
ReplyDeleteThe part of how the campfire unifies people struck me because I had never thought about a simple fire in such a powerful way. Being around a campfire is something that I have become very familiar with in all the years of my life, and this simple truth made me apply this to my past experiences. I have found that a campfire really does form a stronger bond between the people sitting around it because it has such an unexplainable aura that causes people to open up to each other.
ReplyDeleteIn storytelling, the campfire serves to connect us to our predecessors and forge a greater understanding of those who came before us. When we sit around a campfire and tell stories, we engage in a pastime that human beings have enjoyed for centuries. Engaging in the same activities as those who came before us can help us to achieve a better understanding of what life was like in those times and, for spiritual people and cultures, feel more connected with those who came before us.
ReplyDeleteFire is a very, very difficult thing to recreate. The warmth, the flow, the spirit that inspires a charismatic attitude and friendship, all are near impossible to be put into one thing, unless that thing is fire.
ReplyDeleteNot only are campfires a universal experience, but it brings people together and connects them to their past. This idea is striking, because who knew a small, warm flame could bring so much joy and happiness to people. The idea really strikes me because I have experienced many campfires and looking back at them I can really see how they affect people and bring people together.
ReplyDeleteFire perplexes us as humans and commands our attention no matter it's size. The idea that such a destructive force brings people together is something that I will never truly understand.
ReplyDeleteWhat struck me the most about the speakers discussion was the idea that people make room for each other around the fire in order that everyone is united. Although logically it makes more sense to start another fire for additional warmth, the speaker explained that we gather around fires not only to stay warm bit to share stories from our past. Stories told around a campfire remind us of who we are and where we came from. Fir it turns out, plays an important role in the physical survival of the human race as well as the maintenance of our cultural heritage.
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