We all have chaos in our lives, but the way we cope and handle chaotic situations define who we are as a person in society. While discussing the Eliade reading we conversed about \u201cthe real\u201d known as cosmos and evil threats known as chaos, throughout pilgrimage. When first reading this I was overwhelmed with the many different perspectives on what was considered to be \u201cscared space.\u201d After discussing the reading in class I found this concept to be very intriguing, while allowing each student in class to form their own individualistic opinion about their sacred space.<\/p>\n
Cosmos are known as \u201cthe real\u201d because they are the most sacred spots known to individuals. These sacred spots are the places that are closest to the center of the Earth, which is peaceful, safe ground with no chaos or conflicts. At this time they believe the Earth was flat so each group would attempt to find axis mundi, which is known as the connection between Earth and heaven. Examples of axis mundi are ladders, mountains, trees, stairways, and anything that may signify a pathway to heavens doors. For many of us our safe center is a place in our homes due to familiarity. My personal sacred space is my bedroom. This is where I feel most comfortable and at-ease.<\/p>\n
Chaos can occur anywhere, but Eliade believed the closer you are to the center, the farther away you are from evil and despair. A section in our reading discussed the choices of sacrifice that may be needed in order to create to restore peace in a cosmo. An example of this would be drama during middle school. For example, many girls had to chose to be someone they were not, and sacrifice who they really are, or they were their own person, but made the sacrifice to be \u201cshunned\u201d from the popular group of girls. But while being in their sacred space, such as a bedroom or living room, they were free to be who they wanted to be without judgment or chaos.<\/p>\n
I feel that everyone should be able to relate to this reading because everyone has, or will, go through chaos and conflict sometime throughout their lives. On the contrary, everyone has a sacred place to unfold, and be at peace in life.<\/p>\n
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We all have chaos in our lives, but the way we cope and handle chaotic situations define who we are as a person in society. While discussing the Eliade reading we conversed about \u201cthe real\u201d known as cosmos and evil … Continue reading