Primal Primer 11 (Mentality)
Our human ancestors found purpose through a combination of survival instincts, social connections, and a deep relationship with environment. Their sense of purpose was rooted to activities essential for survival and well being of the self and tribe.
Securing Basic Needs – The primary purpose of early humans was securing food, water, shelter and group membership. Pursuit of base drivers provided immediate survival purpose, and foundation for more advanced goals.
Building & Maintaining – Living in tight knit communities made social bonds crucial for survival. Group connections were vital to giving individuals a reciprocal sense of belonging, access to mates, resources, and contribution to the collective’s survival.
Knowledge Transmission – Teaching younger generations survival skills such as hunting technique, foraging knowledge, and tool making becomes purpose and essential activity for species continuation; ensuring each generation builds upon the last.
Cultural & Spiritual Practice – Developing rituals, art, and spiritual beliefs as way to make sense of the world gives purpose beyond mere survival; making sense of chaos and unknowables inherent in human existence.
Exploring & Adapting – Challenges of exploring new frontiers and innovating to capture untapped resources required optimism and skillful courage. Voyaging cultivates an explorer mindset that strengthens mental resolve, problem solving skills, and acts as example for future generations.
Protecting The Group – Defending against predators or rival groups delivered significant purpose drive. Protectorate roles in tribes were highly respected and necessary in ensuring safety and continuity of community.
Accomplishments are preceded by purpose; and purpose must be known, felt, conceptualized, and lived to make real. Seek the clearest direction available in service your purpose. Understand that directional azimuth will undoubtably be re-cast multiple times upon new vistas in pursuit of solving one of the noblest of problems: purpose.
~Cave Implementation~
Ask yourself the hard question of what is your purpose; reflect often and accept, amplify, and embrace how it evolves. If direction is unsure, refer back to basics of where our ancestors found purpose. Base instincts of resource acquisition, community, family, mentorship, protection, exploration, art, ritual, and religion, are all great starting places for inspiring chosen or given divine purpose.
Accomplishments Are Preceded By Purpose; & Purpose Must Be Felt, Conceptualized, & Lived To Make Real. Find Your Purpose.
