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With all the changes we see and hear about today I think we are missing a crucial one. It's a change in the way we, humans, view ourselves in the natural world. Throughout the history of modern times we have viewed ourselves as the end all be all of evolution, the "king" of the planet and we are making changes accordingly. But it's not just about the external changes we need to make to society, business, government etc. It's about learning and understanding our role in the natural world as opposed to thinking we are the ruler of the it.Most of the ancient civilizations understood the relationship between themselves and their environment. It's evident in their stories that taught humility and respect through a relationship with the animals and environment of their time. Today we have trivialized such stories to Disney fantasies where cute little squirrels try to teach us the morals and respect we should have toward our surroundings. Unfortunately these are just seen as stories of no seriousness and are given no further thought beyond "aw, that was a cute movie."The true leaders of today, those who will bring about real change and usher in a new age will understand the power of learning from the past. They will be able to bridge the past to the present in order to help create a healthier, more responsible and smarter tomorrow.