We have all heard the term, ancient wisdom; but, what does this mean? What can we learn from native communities and their way of life? How do indigenous ways of thinking compare to those of the modern Western world? Listen as we learn about the worldview and values of our indigenous predecessors. We explore what this means for mental health, healing practices and environmental activism. Virtues: Introspect, Humility, Interconnectedness In my conversation with Tina, we touch on the spiritual virtues of introspect, humility and interconnectedness. Having the ability to recognize what culture and customs you were born into, and what role those cultures and customs played in history, is essential in practicing the virtue of introspect. After cultivating the ability to examine the ideas and traditions that shaped you, it is then possible to begin to see how others got where they are today from based on their individual culture and practices, as well as that of their ancestors. A foundational difference between many cultures, beliefs, and even religions, is the perception of nature. Reflecting on how many traditions emphasize nature as all-knowing and powerful, highlights the notion that humans are simply a cog in the wheel of the natural world. Man as an intrinsic part of nature serves a very different belief system than man as separate from nature. Indigenous cultures note the intelligence of nature: how it heals itself, takes care of waste, and operates in a cycle. Taking on this perspective informs us that there is much to learn from nature, helping to keep humans as a species, humble and respectful of the vast intelligence of nature. Nature’s innate intellect also reminds humans how interconnected we are to all life forms around us. Ridding of the notion of “cradle to grave” and internalizing a cyclical perspective on life, reminds us that in the scheme of things: we are small, while at the same time a part of something immense and magnificent.