In this statement, he explains that happiness is found more in those who live in satisfaction other than working all the time. It interesting how different cultures measure success in their own specific way. For example, it seems like the Gaspesian man would take contentment and "comfort" over possessions gained. It would be interesting to see how different European culture would be if they practiced a culture this man is describing.

This Gaspesian man makes a great point. What is the purpose of voyaging out and risking life to explore when they have all the resources they need? He explains the "convenience" of it all. Every human contains some sort of curiosity. I have to wonder, how would the world look like if that curiosity was avoided. What if humans choose comfort over curiosity and didn't go out and explore?

The importance within this passage stresses how the settlers have to be "knit together." Sticking together in hardships and holding peace creates the best path for a community. This can be applied to our everyday lives and relationships because when voices are heard, there is more respect created. I was wondering how different the community would be if they didn't stick together through the hardships. What if families were more self-centered and independent?

This was a very interesting statement that Columbus gave. It seems like he only is looking at the natives in a way that is dismissing their culture. Especially in this quote, "They should be good servants and intelligent," this shows the reader how he saw the natives. I am just wondering if history would look different today if the culture of the natives was held higher by the Europeans? It seems like Columbus is only eyeing the natives for usefulness, like serving the people of Europe.

I found it very interesting that a small Water-beetle was said to create the earth. This is very intriguing because whenever I think of a creator in my opinion, I think of a powerful figure, not a water-beetle. The persistence of forming the earth with "Soft mud," was very inspiring because this shows the beetle's willingness and persistence. Even though the beetle was little and not necessarily the strongest creature, little by little, he created an island which was called earth. I wonder what compelled the Cherokee to believe a water-beetle created the earth. I love how this story shows how a small creature can make a big impact though.

After reading through this creation story of the Salinan Indians, I learned that the Bald Eagle held high authority over all the animals. He brought life and creation into the world, for example, he took, "Clay and modeled the figure of a man." I noticed that the humans were created by materials on earth, like clay. I found this really interesting because humans are born, but according to this creation story and their culture, it shows how humans are connected to the earth. I wonder if the Salinan Indians treated life on earth or earth's materials differently due to their creation story.