Avatar
For some moviegoers, Pandora, the world James Cameron created in his latest blockbuster, "Avatar" is more than just a fantastical cinematic experience. For these people, Pandora is an idyllic place they actually wish to inhabit. Of course there is one small problem with this wish...Pandora only exists on screen.
Yet while it's not physically possible to inhabit Pandora, with these easy steps, it can be possible to create Pandora right here on Planet Earth.
Instructions
1. 1) In the movie, the Na'vi have a deep spiritual connection to the physical world around them. To them, every plant and tree has a life and resonance all its own. To replicate that feeling for yourself, start with something as small and simple as adopting a tree. Or for the more green thumbed among you, grow your own garden and savor the feel and smells of the earth in your hands.
2. 2) Just as they savored their plant life, the Na'vi also cherished their fellow man. So in this instance, be kind to all those around you. While we may all look and act differently, just as Cpl. Jake Scully learned, we are all spiritually connected with each other.
3. 3) Learn a new language. As part of his immersion into the Na'vi society, Cpl. Scully has to learn their language. As part of this process he also learned more about their culture and traditions. To that end, "ftxey nume lisi. Si aynga rrtok." (That's Nav'i-an for "learn a new language, it will make you smile.")
4. 4) Help to save our planet. In the movie, a major corporation is interested in mining a rare mineral from Pandora that is key to solving the Earth's energy crisis. Here on Earth 2010, we have the power to curtail the energy crisis right in our own backyards. Things as small and easy as recycling, driving hybrid cars, and using energy saving light bulbs are just some examples of do our part to help make our corner of the Earth more Pandora-like.
5. 5) Be kind to animals. Anyone who has seen "Avatar" knows that Pandora is inhabited by some pretty fierce creatures. But as Cpl. Scully soon comes to learn, these animals aren't all that fierce...they just need a little understanding. So here on Planet Earth, adopt don't buy a pet, donate to animal causes and remember that animals have souls and feelings like just us.
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