When the Western way of individualism disenchantment creates
To practices from other cultures do people gravitate
Thus “Yoga”, “Ikigai, “Hyggae” now dominate
The collective consciousness of our society, to alleviate
Modern-day ailments of different kinds
That increasingly plague the body and the mind
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It is interesting that many ancient cultural practices have been ruled
As regressive and unscientific, summarily rejected and ridiculed
Yet when the modern Western way of living has failed to provide
Adequate support for its followers, they have begun to explore outside
Their culture which is considered hegemonic
Into other cultures, in a move ironic
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The standard Western approach to life may be good for an individual but
Other older cultures are not irrelevant, and must
Not be treated as such, must not be forgotten
Their traditions and customs must not be overruled or overwritten
For centuries, colonization had systematically tried to suppress
Indigenous cultures, curbed their freedom to express
But in a new world order, we should realize that in order to thrive
Diverse cultures and their practices need to survive
Each culture has valuable lessons for life that can be
Imbibed to improve how we live as a society
Passion...unbridled 