But this blog is not about those, though it is also about them.
It's not about the noun, but about the verb. To tribalize, as opposed to tribialize (? )-- the action of thinking tribally, I do believe can only lead us into greater awareness, not only of our differences, but of our sameness, our relatedness and interdependence on one another.
We all belong to a tribe, or tribes. Willingly or unwillingly, knowingly or unknowingly. We are not only born into a tribe or tribes, but most importantly, we create or choose our tribes. Sometimes our tribe is easily and readily identifiable--sometimes it is less defined--a more elusive concept. Our tribe can be large, or small--maybe just a handful of local members with perhaps a larger and more broadly ranging membership worldwide. It is this, in particular that is the most exciting thing about tribal thinking.
The unofficial character of tribal belonging, must forever force us to question our defined limitations for identification of and requirements for tribal membership. But aside from these somewhat esoteric and intellectual concepts, there must be fun and lightheartedness, for a tribe must never take itself very seriously or it will surely die out, wither, dry up like shriveled kale... and THAT would be a great loss, because as I see it, we need tribes--many tribes, a multitude of tribes to keep it all interesting-- and working.
So, in the spirit of human planetary survival... let us share our tribal lore.
What's your tribe?
